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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – APRIL 15: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks drives on Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Kia Center on April 15, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Getty Images The 2025-2026 NBA season is less than a month away, so let’s get into some division previews. Today, it’s the Central Division. Atlanta Hawks The Hawks have added significant size around Trae Young, acquiring 7’3 Kristaps Porziņģis, and pairing him with 6’9 multi-tool forwards Jalen Johnson and Zaccharie Risacher. This should bode well for their record in the regular season, pending health. And that will be the biggest focus point this season. How do the Hawks avoid a bundle of injuries, especially when leading up to the postseason? Neither Johnson nor Porziņģis are pillars of health, meaning the organization could prioritize saving those players during the dead months of the season. As for another element to track is the contractual status of Young, who can become an unrestricted free agent next summer if he chooses. The two sides appear to be some ways apart on a new deal. Will that spill over, and onto the floor? Charlotte Hornets Not unlike the situation in Atlanta, health will be a major element for these Hornets, who saw LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Grant Williams all miss considerable time last season. If the team’s primary core can keep healthy, do they have enough raw talent to make a push towards the play-in? It can’t be ruled out, but they’ll need a strong start to the…

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