Los Angeles Lakers
Last season: 33 wins and 49 losses (West 11)
Offensive efficiency: 110.0 (22)
Defensive efficiency: 112.8 (21)
Round count: 100.47 (7)
Main transfers: Patrico Beverly, Dennis Schroder, Lonnie Walker, Damian Jones , Tuscano- Anderson, Thomas Bryant , Troy Brown, Max Christie (35)
mainly transfers: Malik Monk, Cameron Anthony , Horton Tucker, Stanley Johnson , Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard , Wayne Ellington , Kent Bazemore , Twol Ariza, DJ Augustine
combat power analysis: Lakers personnel have changed a lot in the offseason, and the role players have almost changed. A total of 10 people left the team, and 7 of them were not left. The Lakers have had enough of the lifeless appearance last season and they look forward to change.
But before the most critical transaction is reached, these are at best small fuss. Rumors about Turner and Hilder have been circulating since last season's deadline, but the Lakers obviously have not made up their minds yet. If the management once thought they could not get the team into the championship ranks, the Lakers will most likely retain these two first-round picks.
Judging from the performance of the Lakers in the preseason, they still have a lot of problems. Ham's takeover and Westbrook's change to the sixth man in and Westbrook's seem to be unable to solve the fundamental problem. The Lakers will not usher in any qualitative change in the new season.
ranking prediction: West No. 9
Los Angeles Clippers
Last season: 42 wins and 40 losses (West 8)
Offensive efficiency: 109.5 (25)
Defensive efficiency: 109.5 (8)
Round count: 98.51 (19)
main transfer: John Wall , Mosey Brown, Mousady Diabat (43)
main transfer: Isaiah Hartenstein, Semi Ojelei, Rodney Hood , Jaden Skub
combat power analysis: Clippers didn't make much move in the offseason, they only added John Wall, which is almost their only shortcoming. Their existing lineup is good enough, and when Leonard and George stay healthy, the Clippers will still rank at the forefront in the West. The Clippers have the strongest wings in the league, which also ensures their flexibility on the defensive end to a certain extent. Wall's arrival can improve the crux of the team's poor offensive efficiency. It happened that George and Leonard could both play without the ball, and Wall will perfectly match the team's playing style.
With the disintegration of Jazz and the decline in Mavericks 's combat power, the Clippers are expected to strive for the playoffs 's home court advantage in the new season.
ranking prediction: West No. 2
Golden State Warriors
Last season: 53 wins and 29 losses (West 3)
Offensive efficiency: 112.1 (16)
Defensive efficiency: 106.6 (2)
Number of rounds: 98.74 (15)
Main transfer: 98.74 (15)
Main transfer: html l6 Dante Divinchenzo, Jemichael Green , Patrick Baldwin (28), Ryan Rollins (44)
mainly transfers: Otto Porter, Gary Payton II , Nemania Belicha, Tuscano Anderson, Damian Lee
Combat power analysis: Warriors let Porter, Payton II win the championship heroes in the offseason. This is not only from the consideration of cap space, but also because the management has sufficient confidence in the growth of young people such as Moody and Kumingga. In addition to the return of Wiseman , the Warriors currently have many choices for rotation.
Green's deal doesn't seem to happen for the time being. His idea of renewing the contract is basically shattered with that incident, and the attitudes of the teams in the league towards him will also change, so the Warriors will most likely retain this core lineup. The competitiveness of the West has declined this season, and the Warriors have a chance to win the No. 1 in the West.
ranking prediction: West No. 1
Phoenix Suns
Last season: 64 wins and 18 losses (West 1)
Offensive efficiency: 114.2 (1)
Defensive efficiency: 106.8 (3)
Number of rounds: 100.26 (8)
main transfers: Damian Lee, Josh Okoghi , Jock Randell, Lou U Cabarro
main transfers: Aaron Holiday, Javier McGee , Frank Kaminsky , Abdullah Nadir
combat power analysis: Suns left Ayton in the offseason. Although the strong melon is not sweet, this at least ensures the integrity of the team's lineup. After the breakdown in the playoffs, the Suns' new season may change, and if they don't see changes in the regular season, the deal may come at any time. So there is a lot of uncertainty about the Suns this season, especially whether the management will still trust Paul , and whether the gap between Ayton and the team can be resolved are all important factors that affect their performance.
The Suns are likely to be unable to maintain the momentum of the regular season last season, and their rankings will decline. However, since the system is relatively mature, they should still be able to get the home advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
ranking prediction: West No. 3
Sacramento Kings
Last season: 30 wins and 52 losses (West 12)
Offensive efficiency: 109.6 (24)
Defensive efficiency: 114.8 (27)
Number of rounds: 100.10 (9)
Defensive efficiency: 114.8 (27)
Number of rounds: 100.10 (9)
main transfers: Kevin Helt, Malik Monk, Sam Merrill, Matthew Dravidova , KZ Ocambra, Keegan Murray (4)
main transfers: Dante Divinchenzo, Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb , Morris Hackles, Damian Jones
combat power analysis: Kings chose Keegan Murray in the draft. The 6-foot-9 wing played extremely efficiently in the preseason, and he seemed to be relatively smooth with Sa's inside partner. At the same time, the Kings added Hult, Monk and Delavidova, and their backcourt strength was improved.
But the Kings' defensive problems are still difficult to solve. Fox and Sa are both players below the defensive level in their respective positions. The Kings' reconstruction still looks difficult to succeed.
ranking prediction: 11th in the West
