While the departure of LeBron James might have had the largest impact on the Cavs, the entirety of the Eastern Conference felt the tremors. And, though the primary contenders for the crown seemingly reside in the Atlantic Division… the recipients of two fewer encounters with the Chosen One per year exist in the suddenly, and completely, up for grabs Central.

As usual, we’ll exclude Cleveland here, and save the home team for their own dedicated post, leaving us to take a closer look at the other four mid-western grinders that remain…

Chicago Bulls

Additions: Antonius Cleveland (claimed off waivers), Jabari Parker (free agent), Wendell Carter Jr.