In order to preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, let's discuss all 30 teams by grouping them into 10 tiers based on their prospects to contend this season. This is the fifth episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing the following tiers:

Tier 4: Too Old, Too Injury Prone

10) Los Angeles Clippers (1:52)

9) Golden State Warriors (14:17)

Tier 3: Lurking, With Some Luck

8) Orlando Magic (25:46)

7) Houston Rockets (36:17)

6) Minnesota Timberwolves (46:51)

5) Los Angeles Lakers (55:23)