In creating our Memphis Grizzlies preview 2021, we note that last year for the first time in three seasons, this team made the playoffs.

Our Houston Rockets preview 2021 observes that after eight straight seasons of making it into the postseason, the wheels came off the bus last season.

Our Dallas Mavericks preview 2021 observes that the last time this team was competitive in the postseason was 2011.

Our Washington Wizards preview 2021 notes that this team has been exceptionally uneven. In 1978, they won their first and only NBA title.

Our Orlando Magic preview 2021 observes that in the past 11 seasons, this team has had a half-dozen head coaches.

Our Miami Heat preview 2021 notes that since LeBron James left the franchise in the summer of 2014, things have not been the same for this team.

Our Charlotte Hornets preview 2021 finds this team has good mix of vets and young players. With a bit of luck and pluck, they could be playoff bound for the first time in five seasons.

Our Atlanta Hawks preview 2021 finds that after three straight seasons of last-place finishes in the Southeast Division, this team excelled last season.

Our Milwaukee Bucks preview 2021 finds that the last three seasons have been exceptionally rewarding for this franchise.

Our Indiana Pacers preview 2021 notes that last season for just the second time in 11 years this team missed the postseason.

Our Detroit Pistons preview 2021 notes that from 1983 through 2009 missed the playoffs just five times. During that time, they made it to the final five times.

Our Cleveland Cavaliers preview 2021 notes that this is a young team. Of 16 rostered players, 13 have four years or less of experience

Our Chicago Bulls preview 2021 notes that from 1990 to 1998 this team made the playoffs every season and won six NBA Championships.

Our Toronto Raptors preview 2021 observes that from the 2013-2014 through to the 2019-2020 season this team finished first in the Atlantic Division six times.

Our Philadelphia 76ers preview 2021 acknowledges that after a five-year drought this team has been competitive the past four seasons.

Our Boston Celtics preview 2021 notes that last season this team was off its mark. Boston finish at 36-36 and ended up fourth in the Atlantic Division and seventh in the East.

Our Boston Celtics preview 2021 notes that last season this team was off its mark. Boston finish at 36-36 and ended up fourth in the Atlantic Division and seventh in the East.

Our Boston Celtics preview 2021 notes that last season this team was off its mark. Boston finish at 36-36 and ended up fourth in the Atlantic Division and seventh in the East.