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6. Atlanta Hawks
Proj. record: 44-38
Last season: 48-34

On the surface, Dwight Howard brings more rebounds, blocked shots and a better ability to finish at the hoop. However, according to RPM, which estimates on-court team performance, former Hawk Horford ranked 27th with a 2.97 rating last season, while Howard had a -0.04 rating. Atlanta still projects as a playoff team, but our forecast thinks it'll take a hit with Dwight.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/17131133/2016-summer-forecast-east-standings

This suggest that we just edge out Charlotte to win our division.
If Washington stays healthy I seem them being our main competition and having a better record that the 41-41 projected.

Teams that caught my attention:
T-9. New York Knicks
Proj. record: 40-42
Last season: 32-50

T-9. Chicago Bulls
Proj. record: 40-42
Last season: 42-40

I expect both Chicago and New York to play over .500 basketball. Both should make the playoffs and if the Knicks fail to do so it could get ugly in New York.