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The strength list of the new season is out! The Celtics Pacers fell sharply, the Clippers were only tenth, and the Lakers were fifth

1:09pm, 4 October 2025【Basketball】

On October 4, the preseason for the new NBA season has started. The core members of each team will only go on the court to warm up, and they will not go all out. After all, the performance in the preseason will not be included in the team's record. Everyone is more about finding their state. After all, they are all off for an offseason. Recently, the US media announced the strength list for the first period of the new season. Let's mainly talk about the top ten, among which the league overlord Celtics, the league was only ranked 19th, and the Pacers were only 20th, which has a significant decline compared to last season.

The 10th Clippers

The Clippers are only ranked tenth, which is surprising. After all, in terms of their lineup thickness, this team can rank higher. Although they lost Powell in the offseason, they got Bills and strengthened the starting wing. At the same time, the team also won Collins and had the real No. 4 position. With the addition of two veterans, Daluo and Paul, their substitute strength has also been significantly strengthened. This team has 5 players who averaged 18+ games last season. Although the Ninth Warriors were defended by Cuminga for the whole summer, Dunleavy was prepared for a long time. They had reached a verbal agreement with some players, so the team finally completed the reinforcement, winning Horford was the biggest supplement. Secondly, the team also obtained Melton and Ses Curry, which also improved their shooting ability. With Curry, Butler and the three cores of Dream Chasing, the team has many stars, but the aging is serious. It is estimated that this is the reason why they and the Clippers are despised.

The Eighth Magic

The Magic introduced Bain in the offseason, and the team's shooting ability was strengthened. The Magic's biggest shortcoming was projection, and now he has won Tyame Jones. Although his shooting is not as good as Bain, it is also great. When Sargers returns next season, the team will be the quad core, and Bancero and Watt will also increase the ball. They have the opportunity to play an excellent record in the East. This team may have a chance to become the Thunder in the East in the future. Although the Timberwolves are very strong, they have never been favored. They have lost Walker this offseason. If the team still wants to reach the division final, it depends on Edwards' improvement. He focused on improving his mid-range shooting ability in the offseason. He watched a lot of videos from Jordan. Next season, Randle will be more adapted to the team system. Their two young players, Shannon and Dillingham, will be reused. I hope they live up to expectations.

The Sixth Knicks

The Knicks may be underestimated. This team not only retained their core lineup in the offseason, but also obtained Yabussele, Brogdon and Clarkson through signings. The team's substitute firepower has been significantly improved, and Yabussele can also make up for the problem of Hart's insufficient shooting ability. If the Knicks maintain core health in the new season, they have the ability to compete for the championship, and the lineup is too thick.

The fifth Lakers

The Lakers are in this position surprisingly. After all, they have been unpopular before. But to be honest, the Lakers' regular season record is still guaranteed. After all, they have three big core players in the ball, and the team's offense will be very terrifying. If you want to achieve results in the playoffs, Smart and Ayton need to give the team more help on the defensive end. They lack defensive players, especially the poor defense in the backcourt.

The Fourth Rockets

If Van Jordan had not been injured, their ranking would probably be higher. The Rockets in the new season had a chance to win the championship, but because of Van Jordan's injury, they had no real point guard. If the team could get an excellent point guard through trade, they would still have the chance to continue to win the championship, and they got Durant and Finney Smith, giving them the capital to challenge any strong team.

The Third Cavaliers

The Cavaliers' quad cores are very young and have worked together for many seasons. If they were not injured last season, they might be able to beat the Pacers. This team's talent is so outstanding, and Garland and Mobley will also increase their goals next season. The team has the chance to become the strongest team in the East next season. But to be honest, I think in terms of the rationality of the lineup, maybe the Knicks will be better than them. After all, the Knicks' lineup is not easy to be targeted.

The second Nuggets

The Nuggets were the team that put the most pressure on the Thunder last season, and they also completed good operations in the offseason. The team's biggest weakness last season was the thickness of the lineup. Now they have obtained Valan, Bruce Brown, and Hardaway. The team has many substitutes, and Porter Jr. has exchanged Cameron Johnson for Cameron, and the team's defensive strength for starting the team has also been strengthened. The Nuggets will still be the Thunder's most troublesome team next season.

The first Thunder

The Thunder will undoubtedly be the first. After all, they have retained the core lineup in the offseason, and the team's three cores have not yet reached its peak. Next season, the Thunder's three cores will all increase their goals. Although many Western teams are aiming to strengthen their lineups, it is hard to say whether these teams can react chemically. The Thunder has had chemical reactions long ago, and they have the opportunity to defend their title. Having said that, what do you want to say about this strength list? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.

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