The Magician Tarot card meaning in upright position: 

�         Creativity

�         Channeling energy from above

�         Transmutation

The Magician reversed: 

�         Trickery

�         Misdirected energy

�         Backfiring

Teams that drew this card:
New York Knicks (channelling energy from above)

Milwaukee Bucks (transmutation)

Teams that drew this card (reversed):
Dallas Mavericks (backfiring, misdirected energy)

What does it mean?
The Knicks have ridden their unmatched draft luck into one of the most fearsome builds in all the league. If there is a NSL deity out there, Knicks are one of the favourite children.

The Bucks have turned a loser franchise into an instant-winner, and the future is as bright as can be. Coal to a diamond.

The Mavericks have fumbled the keys for the last period of time. Do they pick them up in time to avoid the cliff?

The Emperor Tarot card meaning in upright position: 

�         Power

�         Authority

�         Masculine energy

The Emperor reversed: 

�         Lack of power and authority

�         Lack of courage

�         Overwhelmed

Teams that drew this card:
Portland Trailblazers (authority, power)

San Antonio Spurs (authority, power)

Detroit Pistons (power)

Teams that drew this card (reversed):
Boston Celtics (lack of courage)

Cleveland Cavaliers (overwhelmed)

What does it mean?

Some of the Royalty of the NSL, the Trailblazers, Spurs and Pistons, continue to put up titles, conference finals and big win totals and next season looks no different, with GM and roster wanting to contend for the title.

An ambiguous energy surrounds the Boston team, and signs point to more on court disappointment despite in-house satisfaction.

Cleveland have done all the right things, but their new front office in a loaded Eastern Conference, the hill is steep and treacherous.

The Chariot Tarot card meaning in upright position: 

�         Willpower

�         Direction

�         Moving forward

The Chariot reversed: 

�         Stagnation

�         Lack of direction

�         Lack of willpower

Teams that drew this card:
Atlanta Hawks (direction)

Minnesota Timberwolves (moving forward)

Orlando Magic (direction)

Teams that drew this card (reversed):
Brooklyn Nets (stagnation)

What does it mean?

The Hawks have flipped the competitive switch and committed to a positive sense of direction.

The Wolves, coming off a GMOTY, 66 win season, continue to move forward towards true title contention.

Orlando has steadily improved each season and has clear direction, with a stable, valuable roster of players. Another year of maturation should see them win a playoff series.

I am hopeful for the Nets, who are finally at full health. However, are small changes enough for this franchise to be revived?

The Wheel of Fortune Tarot card meaning in upright position: 

�         Changes ahead

�         Good luck

�         Advancing in life

The Wheel of Fortune reversed: 

�         Delays

�         Out of your control

�         Resisting changes

Teams that drew this card:
Chicago Bulls (good luck)

Denver Nuggets (good luck)

Teams that drew this card (reversed):
Indiana Pacers (delays)

What does it mean?

Chicago and Denver just need some good luck to see both franchises push to genuine title contention. Talented rosters and experienced, motivated front offices are hoping.

The Pacers are one of the most dumbfounding teams in the NSL; on paper, they are a playoff team and when they are on the court, they tend to get played off. Why is success yet to arrive?

Death Tarot card meaning in upright position: 

�         The end of something

�         Time to let go

�         Transformation

Death reversed: 

�         Resisting to let go

�         Lack of acceptance

�         Loss

Teams that drew this card:
New Orleans Pelicans (transformation)

Toronto Raptors (the end of something)

Teams that drew this card (reversed):
Los Angeles Clippers (lack of acceptance)

Miami Heat (loss)

What does it mean?

The Pelicans broke up their organic, young star backcourt and brought in Paul George, signalling a change in strategy and sense of urgency to contend.

Toronto�s new GM, Dylan, has washed his hands of his old team and has already improved this talented and primed Raptors team.

The Clippers moved off of Giannis because they couldn�t accept the reality of going all in and contending. They now lie in a bed of no expectations.

Miami have had a horrid run over the past two seasons, suffering loss of spirit, ability and value. Can they recover, or were the hits too great?

Ace of Swords Tarot card meaning in upright position:

�         Illumination

�         Triumph of reason

�         Clever, reasonable idea

Ace of Swords reversed: 

�         Irrational, unreasonable idea

�         Fanaticism

�         Losing your mind

Teams that drew this card:
Los Angeles Lakers (illumination)

Philadelphia 76ers (clever, reasonable idea)

Teams that drew this card (reversed):
Sacramento Kings (losing your mind)

Golden State Warriors (fanaticism)

What does it mean?

The Lakers are finally awake, sort of, and appear to have grown as an organisation and developed a competitive spirit.

Philadelphia has been neither coming nor going for their entire NSL existence. For once, their team looks good, makes sense, and some clever moves have the arrow pointing up.

On a good day, the Sacramento Kings ride the knife�s edge of elation/devastation like a theme park rollercoaster. Russ has been given the keys � Klemm might just snap this time.

Golden State continue to love their guys and retain their core players, which is great news. With a GM openly loving particular players, is he evaluating properly?

Strength Tarot card meaning in upright position: 

�         Strength

�         Confidence

�         Stamina

Strength reversed: 

�         Doubt 

�         Weakness

�         Need of help

Teams that drew this card:
Charlotte Hornets (stamina, confidence)

Memphis Grizzlies (strength, confidence)

Washington Wizards (stamina, confidence)

Teams that drew this card (reversed):
Phoenix Suns (need of help)

Utah Jazz (weakness)

What does it mean?

Hornets, Grizzlies and Wizards are some of the best-run franchises in the NSL, sustaining winning basketball and playoff runs. It�s more of the same for these teams, with this card signalling the positive journeys ahead for these teams.

The Suns are moving in the right direction, but their team (and their fans) need a lot of help. Any French prospects that can play?

Utah Jazz are going to be a terrible team and that delights the Utah Jazz.
 

Temperance Tarot card meaning in upright position: 

�         Balance

�         Calm and confidence

�         Middle way

Temperance reversed: 

�         Unbalance

�         Emotional turmoil

�         Lack of self-confidence

Teams that drew this card:
Houston Rockets (middle way)

Teams that drew this card (reversed):
Oklahoma City Thunder (emotional turmoil)

What does it mean?

The Houston �Zen� Rockets continue down their path of peaceful aspiration, enjoying the fruits of their garden.

Oklahoma City have not been successful or lucky, yet, and their front office is at a loss with their prized no.2 pick out for the season.