Chicago Bulls
Last season: 31 wins, 41 losses (East 11)
Offensive Efficiency: 110.4 (21)
Defensive Efficiency: 111.5 (12)
Rounds: 99.58 (13)
Transfers: Demar DeRozan, Ronzo Ball, Derek Jones, Alex Caruso, Stanley Johnson, Tony Bradley, Azli Johnson, Matt Thomas
Transfers: Laurjunin, Thaddeus Young, Thomas Satoransky, Daniel Theis, Denzel Valentine, Farouk Aminu, Cristiano Felisio, Jarrett Temple
Combat Analysis: After years of failed shocks, the Bulls lost patience and used a lot of their future assets to Vucevic before last season's trade deadline. This offseason has signed deRozan, Ball and Caruso in succession, and the team aims to return to the playoffs. This season's Bulls starting lineup is probably Ball, DeRozan, Lavin, P-Williams and Vucevic, and the bench is also home to Caruso, Kobe White, Jones Jr. and Thomas Jr. The Bulls' offensive efficiency will skyrocket in the new season, and there is no shortage of manpower on the defensive end, and they will not only return to the playoffs, but also have the opportunity to be in a very good position.
Ranking Prediction: 3rd in the East
Cleveland Knights
Last season: 22 wins, 50 losses (East 13)
Offensive Efficiency: 105.2 (28)
Defensive efficiency: 113.5 (25)
Rounds: 97.96 (25)
Transfers: Labour Markkanen, Denzel Valentine, Taco Fall, Kevin Pangos, Lamar Stevens, Evan Mobley (3)
Transfers: Larry Nance Jr., Dante Exam, Matthew Delavedova, Dan Ian Dawson, Thorne Mek, Fiondo Cabengeller
Combat Analysis: The Cavaliers did not trade Sexton offseason and did not renew his contract, so he will become a restricted free agent next summer. And Lefu's big contract is also unpopular, and the team's offseason lineup change space is very small. The Free Agent Market Cavaliers signed Markkanen to a four-year, $67 million contract, which eased the team's congestion of offensive space last season. But they had previously won Mobley in the draft, and although he had a certain shooting ability, the three points were still to be developed. Coupled with the previous renewal of Jarrett Allen, as well as Lefour who stayed in the team, the Cavaliers' interior line is still bloated, and the team's team building ideas still seem to be unclear.
Without a follow-up deal this season, Sexton will still be in control of the rhythm of the team. But for the point guard, who averages only 22.6 percent assists per game, it's hard to expect him to sort out the Cavaliers' offense properly, and his defensive combination with Garland's backcourt is a disaster, and the Cavaliers are still difficult to do in the new season.
Rank Prediction: 13th in the East
Detroit Pistons
Last season: 20 wins, 52 losses (East 15)
Offensive Efficiency: 107.6 (26)
Defensive Efficiency: 112.2 (19)
Rounds: 98.19 (23)
Transfers: Kelly Olynyk, Trey Lyles, Jared Cunningham, Derek Wharton, Cade Cunningham (1), Isaiah Rivers (42)
Transfers: Wayne Ellington, Segu Dunbua, Sviatoslav Mikhailuk, Jahir Okafor, Dennis Smith, Taylor Cook
Analysis: The Pistons drew a pick in the first year of official reconstruction, and they unsurprisingly selected Oklahoma State Cunningham, a 20-year-old wing with a 6-foot-7 height, NBA-standard wing stature and excellent athleticism, and a soft feel, averaging 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game in his freshman season, shooting 40% from three-point range. Cunningham may be the only player with future potential this season, so the pistons' first task in the new season is to assist Cunningham in training, and the record is not a matter for the Pistons at all, and the whole team will revolve around Cunningham for the next step.
With Griffin still receiving nearly $30 million in salary from the Pistons this season, the Pistons still don't have much room to maneuver in the offseason, and they signed Orique to a three-year, $37 million contract. However, his age does not match the Pistons' rebuilding timeline, and there is a high probability that he will be replaced by a future asset in the future, and if there is a suitable offer, Grant may also leave the team before the trade deadline.
Rank Prediction: 15th in the East
Indiana Walkers
Last season: 34 wins, 38 losses (East 9)
Offensive Efficiency: 111.9 (14)
Defensive efficiency: 111.9 (14)
Number of rounds: 102.05 (4)
Transfers in: Torrey Craig, Brad Warnermaker, Chris Duarte (13), Isaiah Jackson (22)
Transfers out: Aaron Holliday, Doug McDermott, Edmund Sumner, Yakar Sampson, Cassius Stanley
Combat analysis: The Pacers only finished 9th in the regular season last season, the play-offs were out, and their coaching change ended in failure again. This offseason, the Pacers welcomed back old acquaintance Carlisle, who coached the team for four seasons in 03-06, including 61 wins in the regular season in the 03-04 season. The Pacers are pinning their hopes on the return of the meritorious coach to change the team's mediocre state over the past few seasons.
The Pacers' roster change this offseason hasn't changed much, with Duarte with the 13th pick being the only point to watch. The 24-year-old rookie averaged 17.1 points per game in Oregon last season, shooting 53.2 percent, 42.4 percent and 81 percent from three fields, before being named the Player of the Big 12 League and a name for the Best Defensive Team. Although Duarte has little potential, he is definitely in the top three of this rookie, and he will have the opportunity to quickly enter the main rotation lineup.
The Pacers' roster depth is relatively thick this season, and Carlisle is expected to bring the team back into the playoffs.
Rank Prediction: 8th in the East
Milwaukee
Last season: 46 wins, 26 losses (East 3)
Offensive Efficiency: 116.5 (5)
Defensive Efficiency: 110.7 (9)
Rounds: 102.85 (2)
Transfers: George Hill, Rodney Hood, Grayson Allen, Semi ojele, Tremont Waters, Gemelli Jones, George Kaletzakis (60)
Transfers: PJ Tucker, Brin Forbes, Torrey Craig, Jeff Teager, Justin Jackson, Rodions Kurus, Sam Merrill, Mamadi Diakit
Analysis: The Bucks' gamble on Holliday last season was a huge success, they won the championship in one fell swoop, which promoted the renewal process of alphabet brothers and teams, and the Bucks will be competitive for at least the next five years, which is a great success for a small market team.
In the free agent market, the team gave up Tucker and Forbes, the two champions, signed the old acquaintance Hill, and got Hood and Allen at the same time, and the team maintained the outside firepower and defensive ability. With the uncertainty of the 76ers, Nets and other teams this year, the Bucks will naturally become the most favorable contenders for the first place in the Eastern Division.
Ranking Prediction: 1st in the East