For the teams that missed the 2025 NBA playoffs, each has a case to believe things can turn around in 2025-26.

They have competent ownership and front office, along with a good mix of young players, such as Isaiah Collier, Keyonte George and Walker Kessler ... of the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelicans are under new management with Joe Dumars ... All that, along with Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler, is the basis of encouragement for the Jazz. Next up: What to do with the batch ...

While Utah finished the season with three top-100 fantasy players, none (Collins, Markkanen and Walker Kessler) reached 60 games. Besides strengthening their draft lottery odds, Utah’s approach to the ...

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