5 realistic contenders that can put a stop to the Boston Celtics winning Banner 19
It is very seldom a championship team retains its whole core rotation. Call it rarified air, but can the Celtics withstand these contending teams?
Sacramento Kings
The addition of DeMar DeRozan solidifies one of the best big threes in the association with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. The Sacramento Kings locked up their sixth man of the year runner-up in Malik Monk. They drafted an elite two-way guard in Devin Carter and managed not to trade away Kevin Huerter in all their moves. Keon Ellis and Keegan Murray should continue to develop their games.
Most teams do not have one elite closer, the Kings have two in DeRozan and Fox. The expectation is for the Sacramento Kings to have a top-five offense next season.
Sacramento has no shortage of players to choose from since they have two summer league teams of prospects. They would move higher up on the list if they enhanced their depth.