The 3 Teams That Still Don't Know Victory in the NBA Season: Are They Headed for Tanking?

After ten games in the NBA, there are still three teams that do not know the sweet taste of victory... Or perhaps, in their case, it would be bittersweet? The lack of ambition and competitive project of these franchises is so evident that it feels like they are already opting for tanking, an inevitable destiny.

One of the clearest cases is that of the Brooklyn Nets. While it is true that the start of the season last year was much better than expected, Jordi Fernández and his team seem to have understood that the franchise's motto is to lose games to aim for important results in the Draft. They give absolute freedom to Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr, hoping they will increase their value and obtain significant assets in the future. They have lost five games and the count could keep rising, with the Sixers and Timberwolves as their upcoming opponents at home.

Something more surprising is the situation with Indiana Pacers, as it seems they do want to compete despite Haliburton's absence. They still have a core group of players who could win games in a highly contested Eastern Conference, but they have faced close games where they couldn't come out on top. They now have four consecutive home games (against Hawks, Warriors, Bucks, and Nets) where they will try to get back to winning ways. If they fail in the medium term, they may consider tanking as the season progresses.

The situation of the New Orleans Pelicans can be defined as concerning, as despite Zion Williamson being able to play, they are struggling to make the team function as a cohesive unit and to find a solid game plan. Their upcoming games are on the road, facing the Clippers and Thunder, so the outlook is not very promising when it comes to breaking this negative streak.

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