SOUTHEAST.

This article from Sports Illustrated provides a breakdown of the Southeast division in the NBA for the 2024-2025 season. The scout's analysis focuses on key players and teams within the division. The Orlando Magic are highlighted as having a strong backcourt and potential breakout star in Paolo Banchero. The Miami Heat are noted for their loss of Caleb Martin and the need for players like Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovi´c to step up. The Charlotte Hornets are seen as having potential with Brandon Miller and concerns about LaMelo Ball's consistency. The Atlanta Hawks are mentioned as having made the right decision in breaking up the Dejounte Murray-Trae Young backcourt, and Jalen Johnson is praised for his versatility. The Washington Wizards are described as having a mix of players on different timelines and the need to determine Jordan Poole's role. The article concludes with predicted win totals for each team in the division. [Extracted from the article]

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