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Players to Watch For in Atlanta’s Southeast Division

By Tom Atkinson

Feb 19, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Rockets won 116-100. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Rockets won 116-100. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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There was a ton of movement within the Southeast Division this summer. Who will be the players to watch?

Jan 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) attempts to drive the ball around Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) attempts to drive the ball around Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

The NBA’s Southeast Division is a whole lot different now than it was a year ago. Seemingly unbelievable events such as Dwyane Wade leave Miami and Al Horford leaving Atlanta has shaken up the entire division. In fact, the division title seems up for grabs even more so than last year, in which three teams topped it with a 48-34 record.

The intrigue does not stop there. For each departure, there is going to be a player expected to fill the void and for each new contract, there are raised expectations. There are players returning from lengthy injuries and some hoping for a rejuvenation. Amidst all of the uncertainty and excitement about the race for the division title, there are as many extra stories to follow as there are players on each team.

These are the players with something to prove and the ones to watch in the Southeast Division for the 2016-17 season.

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