A way too early power ranking of the Eastern Conference
Barring LeBron James making the most shocking decision in NBA history, all the big free agents have signed. Kevin Durant opted towards joining the 73-win Golden State Warriors, and the Boston Celtics were finally able to land the star player they’ve been after for the past year.
Every team in the Eastern Conference will be chasing after a LeBron James led team, again. After no one put up much of a fight against the Cleveland Cavaliers on their way to the NBA Finals last postseason, the Celtics may be able to give them a run for their money this year. A team with now two All-Stars, and adding a third if they can complete a blockbuster trade, could shake the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
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Boston adding a third star would have a similar impact to Derrick Rose being traded to the New York Knicks, or Dwyane Wade actually leaving the Miami Heat to return home.
Even with all these blockbuster moves that made the top headline, it won’t matter unless it helps a team dethrone The King. In the end, does any team in the East actually stand a chance against LeBron James and the Cavaliers next season?