Over one-third of NBA teams will have new coaches in the 2016–17 season, as 11 head-coaching jobs switched hands during the course of the summer. Some of the new coaching staffs will take over playoff teams, while others will assume control over largely young rosters.
Which of the 11 coaches will be under the most pressure to win? Here’s SI.com’s ranking of the teams who have the highest expectations for their new leading man.
Tier 1: The front office threw money around
1. Jeff Hornacek, Knicks
Hornacek looks like he’ll be expected to win out of the gate, with Phil Jackson adding Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Courtney Lee to a roster that includes Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis.