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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference

Here’s a look at the reshaped Eastern Conference. The following ranking with odds to win the East in 2026-27 is based on MGM Sportsbook odds as of July 3. Rookie first-round picks listed with draft pick slot.

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference

Here’s a look at the reshaped Eastern Conference. The following ranking with odds to win the East in 2026-27 is based on MGM Sportsbook odds as of July 3. Rookie first-round picks listed with draft pick slot.

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference2. Boston Celtics, +450

Added: Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, Mike Conley Jr., Chris Cenac Jr. (No. 27)

Lost: Jaylen Brown, Nikola Vučević

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Payton Pritchard

SG: Derrick White

SF: Paul George

PF: Jayson Tatum

C: Neemias Queta

Key reserves: Mitchell Robinson, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, Hugo González

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference3. Philadelphia 76ers, +700

Added: Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti, Labaron Philon Jr. (No. 22)

Lost: Paul George, Quentin Grimes, Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Tyrese Maxey

SG: VJ Edgecombe

SF: Jaylen Brown

PF: Dean Wade

C: Joel Embiid

Key reserves: Anfernee Simons, Labaron Philon Jr., Dominick Barlow, Justin Edwards

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference4. Detroit Pistons, +750

Added: John Collins, Isaiah Joe, Ebuka Okorie (No. 17)

Lost: Tobias Harris, Isaiah Stewart

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Cade Cunningham

SG: Duncan Robinson

SF: Ausar Thompson

PF: John Collins

C: Jalen Duren (assuming a re-signing)

Key reserves: Daniss Jenkins, Isaiah Joe, Paul Reed, Ron Holland, Kevin Huerter, Javonte Green, Caris LeVert

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference5. Toronto Raptors, +800

Added: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Anderson, Allen Graves (No. 19)

Lost: Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Gradey Dick

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Immanuel Quickley

SG: RJ Barrett

SF: Kawhi Leonard

PF: Scottie Barnes

C: Jakob Poeltl

Key reserves: Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, Kyle Anderson, Allen Graves

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference6. Miami Heat, +850

Added: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Tim Hardaway Jr.

Lost: Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Norman Powell, Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Davion Mitchell

SG: Pelle Larsson

SF: Andrew Wiggins

PF: Bam Adebayo

C: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Key reserves: Tim Hardaway Jr., Bobby Portis, Nikola Jović, Simone Fontecchio

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference7. Cleveland Cavaliers, +900Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: James Harden

SG: Donovan Mitchell

SF: Max Strus

PF: Evan Mobley

C: Jarrett Allen

Key reserves: Sam Merrill, Dennis Schröder, Jaylon Tyson, Thomas Bryant

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference8. Indiana Pacers, 16-1

Adding: Kelly Oubre Jr.

Losing: None

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Tyrese Haliburton

SG: Andrew Nembhard

SF: Aaron Nesmith

PF: Pascal Siakam

C: Ivica Zubac

Key reserves: T.J. McConnell, Kelly Oubre Jr., Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference9. Atlanta Hawks, 25-1Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: CJ McCollum

SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SF: Dyson Daniels

PF: Jalen Johnson

C: Onyeka Okongwu

Key reserves: Kingston Flemings, Zaccharie Risacher, Jock Landale, Mouhamed Gueye

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference10. Orlando Magic, 30-1

Adding: Nikola Vučević

Losing: Moritz Wagner

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Jalen Suggs

SG: Desmond Bane

SF: Franz Wagner

PF: Paolo Banchero

C: Wendell Carter Jr.

Key reserves: Anthony Black, Jamal Cain, Tristan da Silva, Goga Bitadze

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference11. Charlotte Hornets, 30-1

Adding: Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Dorian Finney-Smith, Hannes Steinbach (No. 14), Christian Anderson Jr. (No. 18)

Losing: LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, Josh Green

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Coby White

SG: Kon Knueppel

SF: Brandon Miller

PF: Naz Reid

C: Moussa Diabaté

Key reserves: Grayson Allen, Sion James, Royce O’Neale, Grant Williams, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr.

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference12. Washington Wizards, 60-1Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Trae Young

SG: Kyshawn George

SF: AJ Dybantsa

PF: Anthony Davis

C: Alex Sarr

Key reserves: Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Deandre Ayton, Bilal Coulibaly, Will Riley

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference13. Milwaukee Bucks, 400-1

Adding: Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis, Brayden Burries (No. 10), Nate Ament (No. 13)

Losing: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Ryan Rollins

SG: Tyler Herro

SF: Jaime Jaquez Jr.

PF: Kyle Kuzma

C: Myles Turner

Key reserves: Brayden Burries, A.J. Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis, Nate Ament

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference14. Chicago Bulls, 400-1

Adding: Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, Caleb Wilson (No. 4), Dailyn Swain (No. 15)

Losing: Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Josh Giddey

SG: Norman Powell

SF: Matas Buzelis

PF: Caleb Wilson

C: Nic Claxton

Key reserves: Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, Dailyn Swain

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Where Pistons stand in NBA rankings of powerhouse Eastern Conference15. Brooklyn Nets, 400-1

Adding: Julius Randle, Keon Ellis, Moritz Wagner, Mikel Brown Jr. (No. 6), Joshua Jefferson (No. 28)

Losing: Nic Claxton

Projected starting lineup and bench

PG: Mikel Brown Jr.

SG: Egor Demin

SF: Michael Porter Jr.

PF: Julius Randle

C: Day’Ron Sharpe

Key reserves: Keon Ellis, Noah Clowney, Terance Mann, Ben Saraf, Nolan Traoré

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