The NBA preseason isn't meaningless. It might be long and perhaps a bit deceptive at times. And the overall goal is, in fact, to get through it without encountering any injury issues.
But the games are important. There are starting jobs up for grabs and roster spots on the line. The league standings might not officially move, but there are clear winners and losers nonetheless.
Preseason statistics aren't always the most trustworthy, which is why they're far from the only measure used to populate this list.
The winners played well, but they also gained something: moving up the rotation, earning more minutes or building confidence after a lengthy layoff. The losers were at the other end of the spectrum. Not only did they make some ghastly entries in the box score, but their struggles carried tangible costs: blown opportunities to expand their roles or, in some cases, lost jobs.
It's always tempting to write off all preseason activity as inconsequential. But good luck explaining that to 2015's biggest victors and losers.
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