Recently, Clutch Points made a ranking of the NBA teams' projected starting lists for the new season, with the defending champion Thunder leading the way, the Nuggets in third place, and the Lakers, who have Doncic and James, only in tenth place.

The specific rankings are as follows:

1-5: Thunder, Knicks, Nuggets, Magic, Rockets

6-10: Timberwolves, Clippers, Warriors, Hawks, Lakers

11-15: Maverick, Spurs, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers

16-20: Raptors, Grizzlies, 76ers, Kings, Celtics

21-25: Pelicans, Suns, Bucks, Heat, Trail Blazers

26-30: Bulls, Hornets, Wizards, Bucks, Jazz