In only a few minutes, the 2016-2017 NBA season will begin. The Cavaliers and the Warriors remain the top contenders for the NBA championship. The next closest contenders appear to be the Clippers and the Spurs in the Western Conference and the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference. With that said, here are the preseason Team Chemistry Rankings. 1. Cleveland Cavaliers 2. Golden State Warriors 3. Los Angeles Clippers 4. San Antonio Spurs 5. Chicago Bulls 6. Boston Celtics 7. Memphis Grizzlies 8. Atlanta Hawks 9. Detroit Pistons