A long mailbag look at the top 9 teams in the East:

• BOS: Celtics over the field to win the East? What’s wrong with the defense? How will Rob’s return affect the offense?
• MIL: Where Danny ranks the Bucks as an organization; Is Middleton the ideal star (not superstar) to pair with Giannis? Should the Bucks trade for Crowder?
• CLE: Should the Cavs consider building around Mobley at C? What are realistic trades to upgrade at the 3?
• TOR: Why has Scottie Barnes been inefficient this year? Is FVV’s free agent price on the wane? Could a trade improve the halfcourt offense?
• BRK: TJ Warren’s return, where does Kyrie rank among PGs, WATFO Kyrie has more off-court drama this season?
• PHI: Is PJ Tucker’s lack of offense a problem? Is it good that Joel Embiid is operating from the nail instead of the post? How does Maxey compare to other young scoring guards?
• ATL: Is Trae Young overrated by stats? What is John Collins’ trade value?
• MIA: Should they start Herro? What do the stats say about Bam’s offense this year?
• WAS: Do the Wiz make the playoffs? What will the new contracts for Porzingis and Kuzma be?

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