https://youtu.be/-97MMsua80k

24. Minnesota Timberwolves (11-18)

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a tough year — losing their head coach Flip Saunders — but the future is bright. Saunders crafted an extremely talented young roster fit with Towns, Wiggins, and Rubio leading the way and gave them the perfect mentor to power through an NBA season, Kevin Garnett.

https://youtu.be/sxrddi6CTgg

23. Portland Trail Blazers (11-20)

Portland gets a pass on their recent five game losing streak because those games have happened in the absence of Damian Lillard. They weren’t setting the world on fire with Lilard, but their superstar point guard was putting up incredible individual numbers. When he returns they could move back into the playoff race.

https://youtu.be/0jgyyS0Cdqo

22. Phoenix Suns (12-19)

The Suns are a nightmare right now. They have lost three straight, slipping to seven games below .500 and with the recent suspension of Markieff Morris for throwing a towel of all things it looks like you can stick a fork in this team who was once thought to be a playoff sleeper.

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I'm ESNY's Executive Editor for EliteSportsNY.com. I cover the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. Email: chip.murphy@elitesportsny.com Chip Murphy covers the NBA for Elite Sports NY. You can find him on Twitter @ChipperMurphy.