1. Orlando Magic: If Grant Hill returns to form and the depth is real, the Magic are going places.

2. Miami Heat: Everything depends on the health of Alonzo Mourning, but if he is fine, so are the Heat.

3. Philadelphia 76ers: Allen Iverson will have a hard time dealing with last season's rise.

4. New Jersey Nets: A great point guard such as Jason Kidd can do wonders for everyone.

5. New York Knicks: The bickering will start early with everyone wondering why Allan Houston got $100 million.

6. Washington Wizards: The crowds will come for the show, but Michael Jordan is too old to stay healthy for 82 games.

7. Boston Celtics: They may improve, but hardly anyone will notice.