NBA Teams To Watch For In The Restart

Sports are returning in less than a week! Baseball returns this Thursday, while hockey and basketball will return shortly after. Let's focus on the NBA, where it's anybody's game regarding the NBA title. The Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, and a host of other teams are in Orlando for the chance to win the Larry O'Brien trophy. But which teams should you watch for that can affect the chase?

• Memphis Grizzlies: The Grit N' Grind Grizzlies are a tough defensive squad once again. This time, they have the young stud point guard, Ja Morant, carrying the team. Morant (17.6 PPG, 6.9 APG) has done a good job of carrying the load, but watch for players like Jaren Jackson Jr. (16.9 PGG), Dillon Brooks (15.7 PPG), and Jonas Valanciunas (14.9 PPG, 11.2 RPG).
  
• Portland Trail Blazers: There's arguably one of the best backcourts in the game to start. Then there's a slimmed down Carmelo Anthony, who's enjoyed a bit of renaissance in Portland. Anthony (15.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG) has made his presence felt in Portland. If the Trail Blazers can lock it up defensively, watch for them to make a move.
  
• Toronto Raptors: A legion of outside shooters and solid two-way players makes Toronto an underrated threat in the East. Even without Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors can still shoot lights-out basketball and make life a living hell for opponents. Given how light the Eastern Conference has always been, don't be surprised if Toronto makes some noise in the East.