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NBA Tank Rankings: Brooklyn reemerges despite lack of incentive

By Brad Rowland

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to the 105-91 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 1, 2016 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to the 105-91 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 1, 2016 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO,TX – MARCH 30: Kendrick Perkins #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks toward the bench during game against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on March 30, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO,TX – MARCH 30: Kendrick Perkins #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks toward the bench during game against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on March 30, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

The D’Angelo Russell-Nick Young saga shined some additional light on an NBA bottom-feeder, but in general, the dregs of the league are now operating in relative obscurity. The focus of the typical NBA fan is on playoff positioning and, well, the pursuit of 73 wins from the Golden State Warriors, so to help you keep tabs on the basement of the league, we have you covered with our weekly breakdown.

With less than two weeks remaining in the season, the tanking race is winding down, but when it comes to acquiring additional ping-pong balls, one game can mean everything. Let’s roll through the NBA’s bottom five for this week.

<p>The Pelicans did what they were “supposed” to do this week, toppling the Knicks and Nuggets at home in close-fought battles. With that, New Orleans rises from their entry position a week ago, but it remains difficult to look at this roster and see anything but a tanking team.</p> <p>Yes, the injury to Anthony Davis was unavoidable, but that doesn’t take the sting away from a woeful collection of available talent. If the Pelicans were matched up on a neutral court against most NBA teams tomorrow, the result wouldn’t be pretty for Alvin Gentry and his club.</p>. (28-47). Previous: . New Orleans Pelicans. 5. team. 69

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