Well, the Eastern Conference just got a whole lot easier. Now it’s basically a contest between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics of who can reach the NBA Finals. With LeBron James heading to the west coast, the Cleveland Cavaliers are a sure-fire lottery team unless they try to remain relevant by signing middle-of-the-road free agents. However, the Cavaliers’ 2019 first-round pick is top-10 protected, so it’s in their best interest to lose next season.
So, between the 76ers and Celtics, which team will make it to the Finals? There are many, many variables still yet to be decided to give an answer.