Raffy Ledesma
For 24 teams, the 2016-2017 season will be essentially a waste. These 24 teams have no realistic shot at taking the title. Simply put, the super loaded Golden State Warriors are going to win the Western Conference by a mile while the Cleveland Cavaliers will surely top the East. When both these franchises are at full strength, only a handful of teams can hope to match their firepower and talent. Here are the teams that have a long shot at contending for the NBA title: