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The two highest-graded teams in the East were each given a B+, but two squads received Fs.
Dallas leads the winners, Ace Bailey is a loser, and New Orleans has plenty of question marks.
New Orleans receives Poole, Saddiq Bey, and a 2025 draft pick for C.J. McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-rounder.
It was recently reported that Ott and Cleveland assistant coach Johnnie Bryant were finalists for the job.
Iisalo is the first Finland-born head coach in league history.
Christie led Sacramento to a 27-24 record after he became the interim head coach.
Half of the opening round series will be decided in seven games.
“That’s my celebration now until somebody else has a problem with it,” he said.
“I was feeling that shot,” he said after the eight-point loss.