Preseason Contender Tiers - Tier 4: Too Old, Too Injury Prone & Tier 3: Lurking, With Some Luck

Update: 2025-10-22

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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 fifth episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing the following tiers:

Tier 4: Too Old, Too Injury Prone

10) Los Angeles Clippers (1:52 )

9) Golden State Warriors (14:17 )

Tier 3: Lurking, With Some Luck

8) Orlando Magic (25:46 )

7) Houston Rockets (36:17 )

6) Minnesota Timberwolves (46:51 )

5) Los Angeles Lakers (55:23 )

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Preseason Contender Tiers - Tier 4: Too Old, Too Injury Prone & Tier 3: Lurking, With Some Luck

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Preseason Contender Tiers - Tier 4: Too Old, Too Injury Prone & Tier 3: Lurking, With Some Luck

Preseason Contender Tiers - Tier 4: Too Old, Too Injury Prone & Tier 3: Lurking, With Some Luck