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Stock up, Stock Down: Eastern Conference

By Vincent Mcmillan

Feb 26, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) prepares to shoot the ball past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) prepares to shoot the ball past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (right) celebrates with Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (left) after Winslow made a three point basket during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Miami Heat

Additions– Wayne Ellington, James Johnson, Rodney Mcgruder, Derrick Williams, Willie Reed, Luke Babbit

Subtractions– Luol Deng, Joe Johnson, Dwyane Wade

The loss of Dwyane Wade alone drops this team a bit. Add to that Chris Bosh’s uncertain future and betting on young players to take the next step, Miami might be in trouble.

Atlanta Hawks

Additions– Dwight Howard, Jarrett Jack, Taurean Prince, DeAndre’ Bembry, Isaia Cordinier

Subtractions– Al Horford, Jeff Teague

Atlanta is betting that Paul Milsap and Dwight Howard will be better than Paul Milsap and Al Horford. I am not sold on that. They also got rid of an All-Star point guard in Jeff Teague in hopes that Dennis Schroder can handle the lead role.

Charlotte Hornets

Additions– Roy Hibbert, Brian Roberts, Ramon Sessions, Marco Belinelli

Subtractions– Courtney Lee, Jeremy Lin, Al Jefferson, Troy Daniels

Losing the contributions of Jeremy Lin, Courtney Lee and Al Jefferson may be hard to overcome. But they kept Nicolas Batum and Marvin Williams who were also critical to the team’s success last year. Hopefully, the new additions can give the same sort of production.

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