The 2023-24 NBA season kicks off on Tuesday, and as usual, several teams will be struggling to stay in contention. Here are the five teams that could have the worst record in the league this season:

5. Portland Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers are in a rebuilding phase with a relatively young and inexperienced roster. They have some talented players like Anfernee Simmons, Sheldon Sharpe and Deandre Ayton, but they lack the depth and defense needed to compete in the Western Conference.

4. San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs are another team in the early stages of a rebuild. They have some exciting young players, led by Victor Winebanyama, but they are still a couple years away from being competitive. There are still a lot of question marks on their roster, such as point guard depth and defense.

3. Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets are a team with a lot of potential, but they have struggled to stay healthy in recent years. If LaMelo Ball can stay healthy, the Hornets have a chance to be a playoff team. However, if he gets hurt again, they could be one of the worst teams in the league.

2. Detroit Pistons

The Pistons are another young team that is still in the early stages of development. They have some talented players like Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Durham, but they lack the experience and depth needed to compete in the Eastern Conference.

1. Washington Wizards

The Wizards are the team most likely to have the worst record in the league this season. They traded away two of their best players in the offseason and now their roster is filled with young and inexperienced players. They also lack a true core of players.

It's worth noting that this is just a list of five teams that could end up with the worst record in the league. There are many other factors that affect a team's record, such as injuries, trades and player development. However, these five teams are the ones most likely to struggle this season.