The NBA may sometimes seem like a league in which parity is hard to find and the haves hold seemingly insurmountable advantages over the have-nots.
There's a certain truth to that, but it's not as simple as it sounds. Even if the league's elites stay stable, there's still substantial movement among the rank and file behind them.
That's what adds excitement and optimism surrounding every offseason. Fortunes can and do change over a single summer, as roster moves, player development and a welcome return to health can alter an organization's outlook.
The resulting win spikes can be dramatic. Eight teams enjoyed double-digit win increases during the 2015-16 campaign. The two seasons prior, there were seven and five, respectively.
Our crystal ball pegs 2016-17 with six clubs poised to make 10-plus-win leaps. This metric admittedly skews toward bottom-feeders, since they have the most room to grow. But teams from all corners of the hoops landscape have massive opportunities ahead of them.
Player movement, prospect maturation and 2015-16 statistical trends all helped shape these projections. The six clubs are presented in ascendi ...
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Predicting Which NBA Teams Will Have Biggest Win Increases in 2016-17
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