In order to preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, let's discuss all 30 teams by grouping them into 10 tiers based on their prospects to contend this season. This is the first episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing Tier 10: Ping Pong Ball Hopefuls, which includes the following teams:

30) Utah Jazz (2:32)

29) Brooklyn Nets (12:11)

28) Washington Wizards (24:43)

27) Charlotte Hornets (34:22)