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Pre-Season NBA Power Rankings

By Bret Stuter

July 5, 2016; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Brandon Ingram looks at the championship trophies before being introduced to media at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
July 5, 2016; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Brandon Ingram looks at the championship trophies before being introduced to media at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks over to the bench in the game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Washington Wizards won 106- 99. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks over to the bench in the game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Washington Wizards won 106- 99. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Wizards

9. team. 142. <p>The Washington Wizards struggled through injuries in the 2015-2016 season to both Bradley Beal and Markieff Morris, failing to make the playoffs.  With the team at full strength, that should not be an issue this season.</p> <p>If the starting five can play 82 games together, this team could be awfully good.  I like the pickups of both Mahinmi and Nicholson for depth, and I hold the backcourt duo of Bradley Beal and John Wall in the highest regard. If Gortat could elevate his game ever so slightly, and if the team stays healthy, the NBA Southeast Conference is the Wizards’ for the taking.</p> <p><strong>Key Losses:</strong> Gary Neal, Ramon Sessions, Nine Hilario<br /> <strong>Key Gains:</strong>  Ian Mahinmi, Andrew Nicholson.<br /> <strong>Key Statistic</strong>: Defense<br /> <strong>NBA Power Rankings:</strong> 9th</p>. (44-38). Previous: . Washington Wizards

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