Instead of starting a new thread, I'm just using this one.
NBA.com just put out a complete league power ranking for next year and the best news is that the Nets are the 6th worst team according to their rules. They basically average Pace, OffRtg, DefRtg and NetRtg, and then factor in trades/draft picks/acquisitions.
6th worst!
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/powerrankings/07/27/summer2015/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3cBrooklyn (38-44)
Pace: 95.0 (24) OffRtg: 101.9 (18) DefRtg: 105.0 (24) NetRtg: -3.1 (22)
Key addition(s): Locker room happiness, tax relief
Key question: Can Jarrett Jack just run the offense?
Two sobering numbers in regard to the Nets: They had the point differential of a 31-win team last season and, though he had a down year, they were much worse when Deron Williams wasn't on the floor. They still have talent at the other starting spots, but those guys need Jack to limit his pull-up jumpers and focus on getting them the ball.
Our boys meanwhile are 19th overall:
Boston (40-42)
Pace: 98.4 (5) OffRtg: 101.7 (20) DefRtg: 102.1 (14) NetRtg: -0.4 (18)
Key addition(s): Amir Johnson, David Lee
Key question: Is the big move ever going to come?
The Celtics have Brad Stevens and incrementally better talent for him to work with. Danny Ainge has done solid work around the fringes. But after another offseason, Boston is still without a star or a clear path to a top-10 ranking on either end of the floor. And Stevens has another tough job in just determining who plays and who doesn't.