Lakers Cavaliers Nuggets Celtics Magic If the Celtics or Mavericks make the big trades they've been rumoured to be in talks about, my rankings will change.
If the playoffs started this month I'd seed . . . Lakers Cavs Denver Magic Jazz/Hawks (can't decide) East has a few good teams, but they are extremely top heavy. They could have 2-3 teams with losing records make the post season. Balance of power is still in the West.
Cavs Lakers Magic Orlando Mavs (if the trade goes threw) Atlanta(if the mavs don't do the trade) I like the top tier of the east this season but after the top 4 teams the east doesnt' look so great.