Top 10 NBA Teams with the Best Future in 2020

Teams in the NBA are either trying to build for the future, competing to win now, or attempting to do both. The teams focusing on building for the future are also striving to remain moderately competitive while developing young talent.

These are the teams that excel the most at balancing these priorities. They have promising young players, strong coaching and management, and a great organizational culture. Keep all of these factors in mind when voting.

1. Dallas Mavericks

   

   The Dallas Mavericks are an American professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They compete in the NBA as part of the Western Conference's Southwest Division. Founded in 1980, the team won its first NBA championship in 2011. The Mavericks have featured notable players such as Dirk Nowitzki... read more

   The Mavericks have the brightest future, in my opinion. They obviously have Luka, who is a top five player in the league in only his second season. He has the potential to be the number one player in the league in a few years. He has a great sidekick in KP. Then they have a great team around them. They have very good management. Mark Cuban is always willing to spend, and Rick Carlisle is a top ten coach in the league.

2. New Orleans Pelicans

   

   The New Orleans Pelicans are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the NBA's Western Conference Southwest Division. The franchise began playing as the New Orleans Hornets before changing its name to the Pelicans in 2013.

   The Pelicans are scary. They have a lot of good young players. Zion, Lonzo, Ingram, Hayes, Hart, Alexander-Walker, and more. They also have a large number of picks. They have trade bait players in Jrue Holiday and Derrick Favors. They have very competent management.

3. Memphis Grizzlies

   

   The Memphis Grizzlies are an American professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. The team was founded in 1995 as the Vancouver Grizzlies and relocated to Memphis... read more

   The Memphis Grizzlies are going to be very scary. They have Ja Morant. They have Jaren Jackson Jr., then a bunch of good young players to surround them. Their management has done everything perfectly since they drafted Ja. Their coach is also very good. They have also rebuilt their whole culture in about two years. That is amazing.

4. Milwaukee Bucks

   

   The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball franchise based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association as members of the Eastern Conference's Central Division. The team won NBA championships in 1971 and 2021.

   If the Bucks keep Giannis, which will probably happen, they will dominate for at least five to six years barring injury. The management in Milwaukee is great. They also have a top five head coach in the league. The culture in Milwaukee and the overall city itself is amazing.

5. Miami Heat

   

   The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. Founded in 1988, the team has won three NBA championships.

   Miami is good. They have good young players and they have a lot of cap space for 2021. In my opinion, they have a top-five coach in Eric Spoelstra. They also have a top-three front office led by Pat Riley. They have a great culture in Miami, focused on hard work. Additionally, Miami is an awesome city with significant free agent appeal.

6. Toronto Raptors

   

   The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. They compete in the NBA as a member of the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division.

   Established in 1995, the Raptors are the only NBA franchise located outside the United States. The team won its first NBA... read more

   Toronto is a great organization. They have a lot of good young talent and they are arguably the best team at development. They have, in my opinion, the best coach in the league, Nick Nurse.

7. Sacramento Kings

   

   The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Western Conference's Pacific Division. While the franchise has struggled to win championships, it maintains a passionate and loyal fan base.... read more

   The Sacramento Kings are so underrated. This year they struggled with injuries to key players and they are still in a position to make the playoffs. Fox is a great player and can definitely make the all-star team in two to three years. They have Bagley who has struggled with injuries, but give him time. They just need to get a great coach and then get better management.

8. Oklahoma City Thunder

   

   The Oklahoma City Thunder are an American professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They compete in the NBA as a member of the Western Conference's Northwest Division. The franchise relocated from Seattle in 2008, where it was previously known as the Seattle SuperSonics.

   OKC is interesting. They have Shai and some good veterans like Chris Paul and Danilo Gallinari (he could leave though), and they've got a lot of picks. What do they do? They can use CP3 as trade bait, but I honestly don't think Shai will become a superstar like some believe. They just have to nail these picks. Let's see if they can do it.

9. Philadelphia 76ers

   

   The Philadelphia 76ers are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. The franchise was founded in 1946 as the Syracuse Nationals and... read more

   The Sixers are in turmoil. They have two players that can't maximize their potential playing with each other. They also have an incompetent coach and inconsistent management. We cannot ignore the fact they have two top ten players and a lot of good role players. They just have to touch up on some things.

10. Los Angeles Clippers

    

    The Los Angeles Clippers, often abbreviated as the LA Clippers, are a professional basketball team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. They compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Western Conference Pacific Division. The team plays its home games at the Intuit Dome... read more

    The Clippers are interesting. They have these two superstars. Kawhi and PG. They both have their contracts expiring in the summer of 2021. A lot of teams will have cap space. Their role players are also getting old, Patrick Beverly, Reggie Jackson, and Lou Williams. Harrell will also demand a decent-sized contract. Can the Clippers keep these players? Regardless, they still have a top ten coach in Doc Rivers, and they have a great management group and an owner who will spend anything, Steve Ballmer.