In ESPN’s draft asset tier rankings, Nets, Grizzlies, Hornets, OKC, Spurs, Jazz, and Wizards were placed in Tier 1, while Denver was ranked dead last in Tier 7 all by itself.
Tier 1
Brooklyn Nets
Memphis Grizzlies
Charlotte Hornets
OKC Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
Utah Jazz
Washington Wizards
Tier 2
Houston Rockets
Portland Trail Blazers
Tier 3
Atlanta Hawks
Chicago Bulls
Detroit Pistons
Golden State Warriors
New Orleans Pelicans
Philadelphia 76ers
Sacramento Kings
Toronto Raptors
Tier 4
Dallas Mavericks
LA Clippers
Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks
Tier 5
Boston Celtics
Indiana Pacers
Tier 6
Cleveland Cavaliers
Minnesota Timberwolves
LA Lakers
NY Knicks
Orlando Magic
Phoenix Suns
Tier 7
Denver Nuggets