Trying to work on tweaking lineups and developing into contenders, the Hornets, Nuggets, and Rockets are signing key off-season acquisitions. The Western Conference will be tighter than ever this coming season. Houston garnered 4 quality veteran players in Antawn Jamison, Bruce Bowen, Shane Battier, and Brad Miller. With the payroll expanded they won't have room for anyone else. Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming will return to keep much needed depth in the lineup.
After suffering through the crisis in New Orleans, the new look Hornets are serious about making a roar in the West and clinching the playoffs for the first time is over 6 years. They signed a blockbuster deal to acquire former Pacer Peja Stojakovic. This was a intelligent move by Hornets management, though it may not be enough to get them into the postseason. They've lost J.R. Smith, whom is on the Denver Nuggets. With Chris Paul still at the point they lack another powerful post player besides David West.
To come along with the addition of J.R. Smith Denver also obtained veteran forward Joe Smith. I like the Nuggets chances because they have a stronger bench and proven scorers in Carmelo Anthony and Marcus Camby. I don't predict them to be one of the top seeds yet they will most likely finish 3rd ot 4th in their division. If the backcourt off the bench does their part and contributes on regular basis Denver will be in good shape.
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