The Miami Heat are presently the worst team in the Eastern Conference

The Miami Heat are currently the worst team in the Eastern Conference.

The Heat are on a 4-game losing streak after the Nets managed to come back from a 15-point shortage in the second half. This is their worst start to a season since 2007, when they lost their first five games.

As the reigning Eastern Conference and NBA champions, the Miami Heat are undoubtedly the team to beat in the East. They may not have the deepest bench, but what they do have is the very best player in the entire league and a fantastic defense.

Miami was dominant last season, and with the offseason additions of Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, it’s hard to see them slowing down any time soon.

Miami was up by 16 points in the first half before the Nets were able to outscore them. Brooklyn guard Armoni Brooks played for 16 minutes. During this, the Nets outscored Miami 55-25 and Brooks dropped 17 points.

Heat Vs. Wizards

Miami’s next opponent, the Washington Wizards, are not looking much better. The Wizards are 1-3 after a loss to the 3-2 Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Washington beat the Heat 114-108 in their last matchup in April.

Not every team in the conference is going to be competing for a playoff spot, but there are still some solid teams as you look down the conference standings.

Most teams have improved over the offseason, some more dramatically than others, and this could lead to a shake-up across the board.

With the bulk of the offseason now behind us, it’s time to take a look at where each team stands, and power rank the entire conference heading into next season.