Brooklyn Revolution Podcast: Direction of Rebuilding NBA Teams

Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
(CHRIS SZAGOLA/AP)
(CHRIS SZAGOLA/AP)

Brooklyn Revolution is a revolutionary podcast covering the Brooklyn Nets. On Episode 10, Sandy Mui and Lucas Johnson discuss the rebuilds of the Nets, Sixers and Timberwolves.

While teams like the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will dominate the NBA for the time being, rebuilding teams are intriguing cases for the NBA’s future landscape. The Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves all fit that mold.

Episode 10’s Key Points

Defining rebuilding teams

  • Breakdown of league
  • General correlation of league-worst teams/rebuilding teams

Brooklyn Nets’ rebuild

  • 2013 blockbuster trade with Celtics, Billy King regime
  • Addition of Sean Marks, Kenny Atkinson
  • Offseason moves

Philadelphia 76ers’ rebuild

  • Sam Hinkie, tanking
  • Midseason surge in 2016-17
  • Offseason moves

Minnesota Timberwolves’ rebuild

  • Status as one of NBA’s most dynamic young teams
  • Offseason moves — Draft Day!

Predictions for next season

  • Playoff or non-playoff contenders?

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