The Atlantic division is a dangerous one, write it down. We might as well have 3-4 teams from this division in the playoffs. From the quality of the teams to the competitiveness of the GMs, this should pretty much guarantee that this division is well represented 20 weeks from now when the seedings are done.

Let’s unveil the new hot rides that look to take on the East, plus one honorable mention who purposefully is an also-ran.

Brooklyn Nets - Breece

This team has got one of the best players of the bubble last year in Jamal Murray and he´s got a 2k force on the boards in the form of Drummond. So balance is something that they have. Add in newcomer Deangelo Russell and you´ve got yourself a squad that can contend and beat anybody on a good day. As for the rest and surrounding pieces, I gotta say it´s solid. A collection of 3-6 players rated in the high 70s, plus a newcomer and 90 GM-point man Reggie Jackson and this team seems poised to surprise some people.

Player to Watch: D´Angelo Russell – I´m anxious to see how the new engine and sliders trat this man, he seems ready for a big year.

New York Knicks – Smokey

One of my favorite GMs and a stone cold killer if you let this man assemble a team together. Free agency did not go according to plan, but it does not matter, he´s got plenty of talent, picks and savvy on the team to make this thing work. Ingram and Fox as the highlights, Vuc inside dominating and add another piece and they are a handful. Rumor has it Fox is on the block, and this trade could send shockwaves throughout the league if it happens and puts the Knicks back in the game. Right now they are a playoff team 7-8 seed, but I´m sure they´ll not stay put so, watch out.

Player to watch: Brandon Ingram – Let´s stop everything and acknowledge this guy is a baller, a 2k, NBA superstar for years to come. Has he even stopped evolving yet?

Toronto Raptors - JesseDunne

One of the winners if not THE winner of FA this year, already had a good team and it got even better and more well-rounded after the moves and the tinkering. In comes Harrell, the monster, and one of my favorite players to watch in the NBA, then comes Hayward who´s going for a career year and has a lubricator type of a game, then LeVert and Lauri into the fold alongside some key signings and this team is a collection of potential and present value. Oh and Paul George is still pretty good at basketball. They are a lock for top5 in the East, probably more tbh, barring injuries, of course. No Bryant and no Jrue anymore will hurt but they can overcome it.

Player to watch: Paul George. – The question everybody is asking, even Jesse. Can he lead Toronto to a tile as the guy? We´ll see, go show them, P.

Philadelphia 76ers – Nenjabin

Here´s the one word that need to be learned about this season for the 6ers. Lebron! Here is a guy that makes any team better than they were and this case is no different and you can really line him up anywhere and that is such an asset in 2k for match-up and title winning basis. Then there was Demar Derozan brought, another 2k player that is simply having a career year and add that all up with versatility of Draymond Green and a few savvy vets and you´ve got a serious contender. They´re good enough to go all the way, have an unquestioned leader and firepower to out duel anyone. Watch out for this team.

Player to watch: Lebron James – Nobody is going to be looking anywhere else. This team is better than Sacramento´s #3 seed last year so what´s the limit here? 65+ win season?

Boston Celtics - Toby

The best rebuiliding team in the league. I guess they take the mantle away from badwolf because I like their pieces better, but it´s close. They won´t be making news except when acquiring value for the future, which they do in a diligent manner, perhaps a tad too much, sometimes? In any case, they´re right where they want to be, which is sucking for the future. They have a ton of picks, rising players and one knucklehead. They should be fun in 3 years. There are some possible 2k gems in there like the rising Lou Dort. Lou Dort! Such a fun name to say.

Player to Watch: Jayson Tatum is his name, the guy seems to be still growing, literally and in his game. Has he even reached his ceiling? And will he be a Boston lifer or shopped for more future talent?

My Projected standings for this divison by the end of the season:

1. 6ers

2. Raps

3. Nets

4. Knicks

5. Celts