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          NBA Future Power Rankings: Top 10 title contenders for next season

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          • Bobby Marks
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            Bobby Marks
            ESPN
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          • Kevin Pelton
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            Kevin Pelton
            ESPN Senior Writer
            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          Sep 28, 2020, 07:25 AM ET

          The 2020 NBA playoffs have shaken up the league, with two of the top contenders -- the LA Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks -- exiting in the second round.

          Meanwhile, new contenders have emerged: the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets.

          Where does that leave us for next season?

          In this new edition of our Future Power Rankings, ESPN insiders Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks rank the top 10 contenders for next season.