The Magic are destined for the playoffs, even if injuries have kept the team from taking a big step forward.
Season So Far: Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers are highly unlikely to meet last season's achievements, so what has them fighting for their playoff lives?
Season So Far: New Orleans Pelicans
Hoop Ball editor Erik Ong takes a look at the Pelicans' season so far and how well they were able to move on in the post-Anthony Davis era.
Season So Far: Sacramento Kings
What's going on in Kings land? Sacramento is close to the playoffs after leaving a ton on the table in what's been a bumpy season.
Season So Far: San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs' two veteran leaders put in a great statistical season, but it didn't translate to success on the court. Appreciating their fantasy seasons and looking forward to what's to come for them and the rest of the Spurs' roster.
Season So Far: Phoenix Suns
The Suns started off hot and cooled way down, but overall there's plenty to like about the future.
Season So Far: Washington Wizards
Bradley Beal was the biggest All-Star snub in recent memory, but there's plenty to like about Washington's future.
Season So Far: Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets knew a rebuild was coming after Kemba Walker left, but so far it hasn't been as painful as initially imagined.
Season So Far: Chicago Bulls
The Bulls couldn't hang in the playoff race despite their collection of young talent. What went wrong, what went right and what's to come in Chicago.
Season So Far: New York Knicks
It's been another long year in New York, where the youngsters have suffered as a result of a disappointing summer.
Season So Far: Detroit Pistons
It was a long season in Detroit, and though a rebuild is finally on the horizon, the Pistons already have some building blocks.
Season So Far: Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks aren't quite where they hoped to be, but there is still plenty to like about their core and potential.
Season So Far: Minnesota Timberwolves
One of fantasy's most predictable talents threw a big wrench into plans and the team around him made a major pivot to a new direction.
Season So Far: Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs have been bad, and yet better than many expected them to be despite their usual turmoil.
Season So Far: Golden State Warriors
Who ever would've guessed a year ago that the Warriors would be in the league's basement?