Now that the ball has dropped, firework smoke has settled, and hangovers cured, it's time to go through New Year's resolutions for every team around The Association. The Hashtag Basketball staff got together and compiled their take on resolutions for your favorite NBA team.

Atlanta Hawks: A Gym Membership for John Collins - Joseph Mamone

With the worst record in the NBA, the Hawks have one clear goal — to tank. They’re already doing a stellar job with that, so the next goal is to give their future stars plenty of time to develop, and one thing holding Collins back is how skinny he is compared to NBA-seasoned big men. Once Collins puts on a few pounds, he’ll be able to handle starter's minutes and turn into the star that all Hawks fans are hoping for.

Boston Celtics: Brand new Handlebars for Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier - Jeremy Stevens

The young Terry Rozier and the even younger Jaylen Brown can get to the rim anytime they want to. The thing is, sometimes the ball ends up somewhere else. Some handles with a better grip would net the Celtics a lot of extra points, which would come in handy after all these December nail-biters.

Brooklyn Nets: Screw Over Cleveland (or whoever ends up with that pick) - Kevin Nye

The Nets are somehow better and worse than expected through the end of 2017. They’ve beaten the Cavs, Jazz, Nuggets, and Wizards (twice) while on their way to fighting for the 13th seed in the East. But with nothing to tank for, the Nets can play spoiler for some team that wants them to fail. When Brooklyn meets Miami, Chicago, and Orlando in the final 10 games, those other teams could be motivated to lose. Brooklyn will have a chance to revel in their villainous role. It might be Cleveland’s pick, or it might belong to some (un)lucky team that had a wing on an expiring contract, but Brooklyn can make that team just a little more miserable by winning games that won’t earn them anything come draft-night.

Charlotte Hornets: #FreeMalikMonk - Quinn Pilkey

With 2018 just around the corner, there’s no point in denying that the Hornets have been a bad team in 2017. So why, exactly, is the electric scorer that went 11th overall in the 2017 draft currently playing for the Greensboro Swarm instead of getting regular minutes on a team that sometimes looks like it couldn’t score against a bad high school junior varsity team? Why not try to place anyone that can create offense next to Kemba Walker and ease his burden? Unless things change dramatically and Charlotte rattles off a number of wins in the new year, Malik Monk needs to breathe new life into Buzz City in 2018 - or at least see the court consistently.

Chicago Bulls: To Stop Winning - Tyler Metcalf

The Bulls are not a good team. Since Nikola Mirotic, apparently, the greatest player ever, returned the Bulls have won seven of their last eight games. Some of their young pieces are starting to prove that they can actually play but the goal should be to obtain one of those top draft picks.  Whether it is reverting back to Bulls basketball, changing the rotation, or another Bobby Portis right hook, the Bulls need to ensure that they don’t play themselves out of a top-three pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Revenge

This year for the holidays, it's was a classic example of having everything you need so you don’t know what to ask for with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Isaiah Thomas’s return from the #SlowGrind is almost upon us and the Nets may be trending towards being a top lottery pick. So instead of wanting anything new and shiny this past holiday season, all Cavaliers fans want is for LeBron to shut down Kyrie Irving and for Isaiah Thomas to rip out the city of Boston’s heart when the team visits them early into the new year.

Dallas Mavericks: A Young Shooting Guard to Pair with Dennis Smith Jr and Harrison Barnes - John Howe

DSJ is the future in Dallas. An exciting, athletic, heady guard who gives maximum effort at all times, Dennis Smith Jr. reminds me of another young Mavericks guard of yesteryear: Jason Kidd. If Smith’s motor can continue to work in all facets of the game, then all Dallas will really need to move into the post-Dirk era in today’s perimeter-oriented game is a backcourt mate to match him. Whether that’s a trade, a free agent, or another high draft pick, Dallas needs to find a Beal for Smith’s Wall.

Denver Nuggets: A Starting Point Guard - Tyler Metcalf

On October 18th, the Nuggets made the perplexing decision to waive their starting point guard Jameer Nelson. The thought process was to give Mudiay and Murray more time to develop at that spot. So far that strategy hasn’t worked out as Murray has shown to be better at shooting guard and Mudiay is proving that he may not belong in the NBA. Mudiay has an assist-to-turnover rate of 1.52 (bad), a true shooting percentage of 50.6% (really bad), and a net rating of -11.6 (horrible). In order for the Nuggets to be a threat in the West, they will need to pursue a starting point guard to help round out their rotation.

Detroit Pistons: More of the Same, Please - Kyle Reiner Pineda

Safe to say, the Detroit Pistons are overachieving right now. They may be fourth in the East right now but the outlook is definitely trending up. From a projected bottom-feeder to a wildcard Eastern Conference powerhouse, the Pistons’ core is gelling well. Suddenly Andre Drummond can pass and shoot free throws while Reggie Jackson and Tobias Harris are healthy, so if this continues, expect them to challenge the East elite for the crown.

Note: Reggie Jackson will miss 6-8 weeks with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain

Golden State Warriors: Curry to be 100 Percent - Tyler Metcalf

It is no shock that the two time MVP is extremely important to this team. Before he got hurt, Curry was putting up similar numbers to his MVP seasons including the teams highest plus/minus of 11.5. The most glaring difference is the team’s net rating when Curry is on the court versus off the court. When Curry is on the court they have a dominant net rating of 16.6. When Curry leaves the court their net rating drops all the way to just 8.0. Clearly, both of these numbers are very encouraging but there is a drastic difference. Curry has a history of ankle issues which is the only reason this injury is more worrisome than normal. The Warriors are still a very good team without Curry but with him, they are the title favorites once again.

Houston Rockets: An Injury-Immune Chris Paul - Kyle Reiner Pineda

The Rockets were 14-0 at one point when Chris Paul played. No doubt the Rockets can live without him but they look downright dangerous when they are at full health especially with CP3 at the point. Who knew that he could fit in the team seamlessly and make the Rockets even scarier. With the Warriors getting healthier, they need the vet if they want to keep their #1 standing in the rigid Western Conference.

Indiana Pacers: Victor OladipYES - Kyle Reiner Pineda

With the emergence of Victor Oladipo, the Pacers would like the same to continue. The more he plays with Turner, Stephenson, and Sabonis, Pacer fans will hope the wins will pile up now. Let’s pray that the Pacers somehow turn the table and pretend they won the Paul George trade. What a story for the Most Improved of the Year frontrunner.

LA Clippers: Same Story, Different Day. I Wish the Clippers Would Stop Suffering Injuries

The lineup of Teodosic, Beverley, Gallinari, Griffin, and Jordan would be dominant. The only problem is, it has barely been on the floor together. When healthy, this lineup would compete with the Warriors. Since I'm a man of logic (Blake Griffin is done), I hope Milos and Danilo get healthy and this team remains competitive.

LA Lakers: Finding an Heir to the Throne of Kobe Bean Bryant - Kyle Reiner Pineda

Ever since Bean retired two years ago after a 60-point storybook ending, no one is able to replicate his magic or even come close to it. They have tried turning to their young guns like Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, and Russell (the latter traded in the offseason) to no avail. Lakers fans will be dreaming to see a star come to Los Angeles and don the Purple and Gold. LBJ? PG13? Cousins?

Memphis Grizzlies: Figure out a Future Plan and Dive in Head-First - Kevin Nye

I’m not smart enough to know which way the Grizzlies should go at this point, but I do know that they have to go somewhere. The answer is probably to trade Marc Gasol for future picks and bottom out next year (oof. A two-year slog?) when they might be able to move Chandler Parsons’s still “no way that can be real, is that a typo?” contract. Another option is to perform a ritualistic sacrifice to the basketball gods in hopes that Parsons can become even ? of the player that Memphis hoped. Whichever one they pick, Memphis needs to commit.

Miami Heat - For an Elite Player to Demand a Trade to Miami

The Heat, if anything else, are built to facilitate a trade for a disgruntled star, they just need to make sure that the players they gave abnormally large contracts to continue to show enough promise to still be desirable at the trade deadline.

Milwaukee Bucks: A New Coach - Tyler Metcalf

Overall Jason Kidd has done a good job of developing this team and getting them to their current state of being the fourth best team in the East. The issue is that the Bucks were expected to be challenging for the Eastern Conference throne and right now they don’t seem to be able to do that. They run outdated defensive schemes that often leads to them giving up open shots and easy baskets. Their offense heavily runs through Giannis which is fine due to his immense talent; the issue is that their offense doesn’t create any easy opportunities. They often end up having Giannis barrel through the defense to get to the rim or pull up for a contested jumper. The Bucks are having a good season but to be able to make that jump to being a real contender they need to move on from Jason Kidd and bring in someone with updated schemes.

Minnesota Timberwolves: A Spa Day for the Starting Five - Tyler Metcalf

Here is something that won’t come as a surprise, Tom Thibodeau’s starting lineup is leading the league in minutes. The Timberwolves starting five has played 643 minutes. Their next closest five-man lineup has played just 93 minutes. The next closest five-man lineup in the league has played 396 minutes for Detroit. Thibodeau has clearly reverted back to his old ways with the Bulls as he is yet again over-playing his starters. Taj Gibson is currently averaging the least minutes per game at 33.3 while no other starter is below 34. The Timberwolves bench isn’t the deepest in the league but it is decent enough where they should be getting more contributions from just the usual three guys. While there is a lot of youth on this team, this high of a minutes load every game will lead to late game struggles due to exhaustion and increasing the risk of potential injuries. If the Timberwolves want to continue to challenge for a top-four seed and a playoff run they will need to start mixing up lineups and decreasing the minutes' load to ensure a healthy roster.

New Orleans Pelicans: Find a Bidder for Boogie - Tyler Metcalf

DeMarcus Cousins is an awesome talent and has been putting up good numbers at 26.2 points, 12.2 rebound, and 5.1 assists per game. The issue is that these numbers don’t tell the whole story. He is also averaging a horrific 5.1 turnovers and is shooting a paltry 47.5% on 18.9 attempts. Cousins is a free agent after this year and I would be shocked if he returns to New Orleans. The Pelicans need to look to deal him to a contender for some help on the wing and/or draft picks. The deal for Cousins never made much sense in the first place so the Pelicans need to make a move with him before they lose him for nothing.

New York Knicks: Make the NBA Playoffs - Chance Collins

It’s been four long years for the New York Knicks storied-franchise and its fans since Madison Square Garden has hosted a playoff game. The bright lights of postseason NBA basketball and the weight of every New Yorker deserve to rest squarely upon the shoulders of the man they call the unicorn, Kristaps Porzingis. New Yorkers need something to smile about, it’s been a tough road for sports fans; Yankees, Jets, the Nets are always something to admire and did you see the Giants this year––tough times. The people are #deadass set on seeing some magic before another superstar is washed up and outstayed his welcome. The Knicks are still a couple of additions away from any real run at a deep Playoff run, but there is no excuse as to why this team can’t nab that No.7 or No. 8 spot this season. Coach Jeff Hornacek’s placement of blame on Phil Jackson won’t serve as an excuse anymore. The Knicks gotta turn the page, like tomorrow.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Movement off Ball and of the Ball, Someway Somehow - John Howe

Oklahoma City's offense is stagnant. There really isn’t any debating it. It has been stagnant for nigh on a decade. Maybe it’s a lack of ingenious coaching, but the more likely culprit is Russell Westbrook. Somehow, someway, this team needs people to at least slide their feet along the three-point line while Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony (and even Paul George) take turns isolating on one wing or the other. Even if Billy Donovan can't get his superstars to ping the ball around like other modern offenses, getting the set pieces to move even a little bit could go a long way to addressing this offense’s struggles.

Orlando Magic: For Jonathan Isaac to Develop Into a Player with All-Star Potential

After an abnormal hot start the Magic look to be having another bad season, which on the bright side means a nice lottery pick, but years of lottery picks have resulted in one stand-out player in Aaron Gordon, which, when compared to other teams in similar situations isn't an overly impressive haul, unless Issac becomes an elite talent.

Philadelphia 76ers: Washington Markelle Fultz and an Eternal Health for Joel Embiid - Jordan Christmas

The Sixers need Markelle Fultz, considering that no one on the team other than Ben Simmons, who can’t shoot, can’t create their own shot. The Fultz we saw the first 4 games were not even close to what we saw at Washington, where he was the clear best prospect in my eyes. I want to see Fultz work pick and roll with Embiid, which showed some flashes even with his bum shoulder. I also want nothing but eternal health for Joel Embiid because he is really, really, really, friggin’ good at basketball and the Sixers are a lottery team when he doesn’t play. My favorite stat is that the Sixers Defensive Rating is 99.9 (1st in the NBA) with Joel Embiid on the court and 108 (26th) when he is off the court. I mean… come on.

Phoenix Suns: A Starting-Caliber Point Guard - Devon Haripal

The trio of Mike James, Tyler Ulis, and Isaiah Canaan at point guard for the Suns has simply not worked out, at all. After showing promise at the end of last season, Tyler Ulis has taken a major step back in nearly every category. You don't need advanced stats and all that jazz to know that the Suns point guard position is most likely the worst in the league. Brandon Knight is still on the roster, however, he’s out for the season with a torn ACL. There aren’t any starting-caliber point guards readily available on the market for the Suns to acquire, nor does the team need another prospect to groom. For the Suns, their resolution for the New Year won't be met until the second half of 2018 when the franchise has a chance to draft point guards Trae Young out of Oklahoma or Collin Sexton out of Alabama. Brandon Knight should also be ready to go for next season, adding some form of hope to a wasteland of a position for Phoenix.

Portland Trail Blazers: Kevin Durant Signing with the Blazers in Free Agency - Russell Smith

Honestly, the most realistic wish would be for a legitimate third option on offense to complement Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. Yes, I know Jusuf Nurkic exists, but through 30 games it hasn’t panned out yet in the win column. Do I specifically want Kevin Durant? Yes and no. Yes because he would be perfect for Portland at small forward, but I say no because he probably enjoys what San Francisco and Oakland have to offer. Instead of Durant or the corpse of Brandon Roy, we have a dump truck full of dirt in Evan Turner’s swimming pool.

Sacramento Kings: A Commitment to Youth - Joseph Mamone

Sacramento traded Boogie and moved into a new era of Kings basketball - or so we thought. The obvious decision would be to play and develop their young core of WCS, Skal, Fox, Bogdanovic, and Hield, yet the past off-season saw them bring in veterans such as Vince Carter, Randolf, and George Hill in an attempt to change their lack of culture. While they're all stand-up guys, they're all playing way too many minutes on a rebuilding team, and we can only hope that at least some of their young core will be starting after the All-Star break.

San Antonio Spurs: A Healthy Basketball Team - Jaime Sanchez

           At 22-11, the San Antonio Spurs are definitely not looking like the title contending team they have the last couple of years. While that record is good enough to have them sitting at 3rd in the Western Conference and 6th in the entire league, the team knows they must be better if they want to compete with the Warriors and Cavs of the world. Their “slow” start is obviously due to the various injuries that seem to have plagued the team this year. They went their 1st 20 games before Tony Parker returned from a quad injury. After his return, they had to wait for an additional 8 games to get All-Star, Kawhi Leonard, back. Kyle Anderson, who started the season averaging career-high numbers, also went down with a sprained MCL a few weeks into the season. The wave of injuries seems to be over *knocks on wood* as all three of those players are now active again, but with Kawhi and Tony still on minute restrictions, it’s hard to see just how good this team can be. So Santa if you’re reading this, please keep that pesky injury bug away from San Antonio the rest of the season.

Toronto Raptors: A 3-point Shot for Jonas - Joseph Mamone

There are two kinds of Raptors fans, those who think Jonas is underutilized, and others who think he should be coming off the bench, with Ibaka starting at the 5. I'm in the underutilized camp, and while I can understand why he's never going to play 30+ minutes in a Raptors jersey, one thinks that'll help him get close is a 3-point shot. We've seen big men take the leap and extend their range these past few seasons, and they all have one thing in common - they're all excellent (for big-men) from the free-throw line, and Jonas is no exception, hitting them at 78.7% for his career, and 86% for the current season.

Utah Jazz: Allow Donovan Mitchell to Become the Donovan Mitchell We All Want Him to Become - Kevin Nye

Donovan Mitchell is looking like a Rookie of the Year candidate. He was about as heralded as you’d expect for a 13th pick but oh my goodness can this kid play. My new year’s resolution for the Jazz to handle him correctly and not lose faith when he hits some kind of rookie wall. He’s been borderline unsustainably good through the first 30+ games and has outplayed his offensive ceiling. If he regresses, so be it, but any regression should be treated as temporary. Get on this train and ride it for the next decade.

Washington Wizards: Resolve to Become Legitimately Relevant - Kevin Nye

The Wizards are good. They were relevant for a week in 2017 when their 2nd round series with Boston was an overall delight. However, they’re just not scaring anyone. In 2018, the Wizards need to resolve to fix this. Otto Porter and Bradley Beal are becoming some kinds of monsters and John Wall is still one of the most explosive players in the league. If Wall can find his shooting stroke (currently under 43% from the field), these guys can actually do some damage come playoff time. They can beat good teams - they have wins over Boston, New Orleans, and Houston in the past 12 days - they just need to keep it up in the spring.