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 second episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing Tier 9: No Man's Land, which includes the following teams:

26) Chicago Bulls (2:23)

25) Phoenix Suns (13:33)

24) New Orleans Pelicans (27:06)

23) Sacramento Kings (37:18)

22) Toronto Raptors (46:46)

21) Miami Heat (57:05)