Rockets were unexpectedly out of the election! US media predicts the top 5 teams that have made the most progress in the new season: Spurs strive for 50 wins

The Rockets, as the big winner in the offseason, were unexpectedly defeated! With the major adjustments in the offseason basically over and there is only more than a month left before the new season, the US media "bleacherreport" predicts the top 5 teams that have made the most progress in the new season based on the conditions of each team, of which the Spurs are expected to win 50 wins.

Fifth place: Magic

24-25 season: 41 wins and 41 losses

In the past few seasons, the Magic have successfully completed the reconstruction and selected two all-round forwards, Wagner Jr. and Ben Keiro. Under the leadership of the two, the Magic have become a dark horse that cannot be ignored in the East and one of the top defensive teams in the league. They have given the second-placed defensive efficiency in the league in the 24-25 season.

But the young Magic lacked stability and organizers on the offensive end, especially the back line reserves, which is also the core reason why they spent 5 first-round picks in the offseason to win Bain.

With the addition of "King of Assistance and Loss" Jones and Sargers' recovery and return, if Wagner and Ban Keiro's dual cores can stay healthy for a long time in the new season, the Magic have hope of breaking through the siege in the chaotic East.

4th place: Spurs

24-25 season: 34 wins and 48 losses

Compared with the Magic, the Spurs' reconstruction phase is in its early stages. Against the backdrop of Xiaoka falling out of the team in the post-GDP era, the Spurs have no choice but to enter the comprehensive reconstruction phase in the past few seasons. During the period, he was lucky to win a group of young players including the three major stars of Wenban Yama, Castle and Harper, and won higher picks in the lottery for three consecutive years. Wenban and Castle won the best rookie one after another.

If Wenbanya had not suffered injuries last season, the Spurs should have formed competitiveness. With the long offseason contract renewal and the three top new players further grew, the Spurs would have ushered in a significant transformation and breakthrough in the new season. US media predicted that the Spurs would break through 50 wins.

3: Pelicans

24-25 season: 21 wins, 61 losses

The Pelicans are one of the most tragic teams in the past few seasons. Since the trade of Davis, the Pelicans have seamlessly entered the Zion era, which was once regarded as the next league appearance. When he appeared, Zion did have the top game influence.

Helplessly, whenever the Pelicans create a lineup that looks very competitive on paper during the offseason, injuries will completely disrupt all arrangements.

The Pelicans regrouped in the offseason. With Poole's joining and the return of injury to Murray, Zion, Murphy and Jones, the Pelicans are fully capable of doubling their winning numbers, but the premise is to stay healthy for a long time, which is not easy for the Pelicans.

Second: Raptors

24-25 season: 30 wins and 52 losses

Raptors are another team that has suffered from injuries, and they are also a young team that has been rebuilt for many years but has never formed competitiveness.

The Pelicans will welcome back the healthy Ingram and Quickley in the new season. The former has made great progress in three-point shooting after joining the Raptors last season, and has made great efforts to fill the weak points in a targeted manner. The latter averaged 17.1 points and 5.8 assists per game last season and is expected to perform best in his career in the new season.

Plus young Barnes and Dick are growing rapidly. Facing the chaotic Eastern Conference pattern in the new season, it is time for the young Raptors to launch a rush to the playoffs, and 40 wins will be a lower expectation and standard.

No. 1: 76ers

24-25 season: 24 wins, 58 losses

No doubt, the top position belongs to the 76ers. Compared with the remaining young teams on the list, the 76ers are ideally a reasonable championship-level team, with three giants: Embiid + George + Maxi.

When the team fell into an injury wave last season, they discovered super rookie McCain and the Big Shock Grimes.

And the situation faced by the 76ers in the new season is exactly the same as most teams on the list, that is, how to keep the core players healthy for a long time and appear on the court.