Okay, so no team in the NBA isn't hurt by the lockout, but there are some teams that will be hurt a lot less than others. These are established, young teams that don't have any aging members of their core. The really young teams (Wolves, Wizards, Cavs etc.) aren't in good shape because the only way they can improve is by playing games.
Memphis Grizzlies: This of course hinges on their ability to resign Marc Gasol, but the Grizzlie's core of Rudy Gay, Mike Conley, Gasol, and Randolph should hold up through an off season.
Chicago Bulls: I know what you might be thinking, earlier in the article I said that teams shouldn't have aging members of their core. Well I don't consider Carlos Boozer apart of their core. In fact, I don't really count Luol Deng or Joakim Noah as part of their core. Their core is Derrick Rose who is a stud and will be great for years to come.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Lastly, team I believe is least hurt by the lockout. An established team that is only lacking playoff experience. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are extremely young and proven talents. Maybe most importantly, their competition gets older. Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Antonio all have aging rosters, which means OKC can catapult those teams to dominate the West.
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