What do you think are the floor and ceiling of this team? How high can we realistically climb and how low can we fall? What grade would you give them at the moment, even if it’s just 14 games in? Are we in dire need to make a trade as soon as possible or should we wait another month and see how things develop with the current squad?
It’s hard to temper expectations, especially since Lively has been so good for them so early. But it’s clear as day that they have enormous holes on their roster. Their rebounding is too inconsistent and the defense is just too porous. Anything can happen in the playoffs since they’ll have the best player on the court 9 out of 10 times every game, but as they are right now, this roster will have a hard time returning to the WCF.
They really need to stockpile on big, lengthy defensive wings in the offseason. After the pick conveys to NYK maybe trade for Siakam. I’m still sold on him being the missing piece. He could be this team’s Aaron Gordon if he buys in.