The Raps have one of the best up and coming teams in the NBA. They will be one of the teams that experts will say are East contenders next year. The Atlantic division will be tight next year as well me thinks. The Nets will most certainly be better in the regular season, the Knicks are improving as well, ditto for the 76ers. While the latter two might not comepete for the division title, its not a terrible prediction to say that the Atlantic could have four teams over .500 next year...its doubtful but it could happen.