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Five NBA Teams With Enough Talent to Win — and Enough Problems to Fail
The Philadelphia 76ers have assembled a potential powerhouse with LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. But Ric Bucher argues chemistry isn't their biggest concern — and they're hardly the only NBA team facing a difficult balancing act.
Ric examines five intriguing rosters: the Sixers, Jazz, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers and Wizards. Can Darryn Peterson handle NBA physicality? Will LaMelo Ball keep everyone happy in Minnesota? Can Ja Morant accept a lesser role in Portland? And who gets the ball in Washington?
Plus, Ric questions whether Bronny James belongs in an NBA…
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