National NBA Season Grades Released: How Did Your Favorite Team Fare?

**Why it matters locally:** While the national news highlights teams like the Charlotte Hornets exceeding expectations, Pennsylvania residents are likely more interested in how *their* teams, the Philadelphia 76ers, performed relative to projections. This report, though not specifically mentioning the 76ers in the summary, provides a framework for judging the team's season. Were they overachievers, underachievers, or did they meet expectations? The full report is needed to determine that. --- A season-ending report card has evaluated all 30 NBA teams, assigning grades based on their performance compared to initial preseason projections. Seven teams received an 'A' grade for surpassing expectations. The Charlotte Hornets were among those teams. Further details regarding the specific metrics and rationale behind each grade are included in the full report. Other teams receiving an 'A' grade were not specified in the provided data. The report assesses teams across the league, from those battling for playoff spots to those prioritizing the NBA Draft Lottery to obtain top draft picks.