Month: October 2018

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NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Nets almost have a healthy offense

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Optimizing the Celtics roster

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: It’s good to be (Trae) Young

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Fear and loathing (mostly loathing) in Washington

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz gets introduced before the game against the Toronto Raptors on October 2, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arenaa in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Depth and continuity are advantages for the Jazz

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 05: Damian Lillard #0 (R) of the Portland Trail Blazers talks with CJ McCollum #3 and Jusuf Nurkic #27 during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 5, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Blazers remain the Blazers

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 2: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the Phoenix Suns NBA all access practice on October 2, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Suns have a roster for relevance

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: T.J. McConnell #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 103-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: 76ers retooled roster for Finals push

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 1: Russell Westbrook looks on at an open run hosted by Rico Hines on August 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Oklahoma City begins and ends with Russell Westbrook

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks looks on during their Open Practice on September 29, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Can Knicks live without Kristaps Porzingis?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 21: Anthony Davis

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Are the Pelicans contenders?

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 25: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves walks to the court before Game Five of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 25, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: What to make of the Timberwolves?

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NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Bucks have gotten deeper

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 11: Wayne Ellington #2 and Josh Richardson #0 of the Miami Heat react during game against the Toronto Raptors on April 11, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Does youth or experience lead the Heat roster?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by his teammate Brandon Ingram #14 and Josh Hart #3 after scoring a basket and getting fouled against Sacramento Kings during the first half at Staples Center on October 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: How good are Lakers outside of LeBron James?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 3: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during a pre-season game on October 3, 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Clippers are mad confusing

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Victor Oladipo #4 and Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers pose for a head shot during the Pacers Media Day on September 24, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Pacers are deeper than ever before

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Head coach Steve Kerr and assistant coach Mike Brown of the Golden State Warriors talk in Game One of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 31, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Golden State Warriors are supremely top-heavy

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 3: Stanley Johnson #7 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a pre-season game on October 3, 2018 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Pistons are stuck in the Medium Place

DENVER, CO - APRIL 9: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 9, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Do the Nuggets have all the pieces?

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 21: (L-R) Luka Doncic #77 Harrison Barnes #40 Dirk Nowitzki #41 DeAndre Jordan #6 and Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks pose for a portrait during the Dallas Mavericks Media Day on September 21, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Mavericks are balanced with youth and experience

BOSTON - OCTOBER 2: Cleveland Cavaliers' Colin Sexton pulls down a rebound against during the first quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Oct. 2, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Cavaliers roster not built for life without LeBron James

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28: Lauri Markkanen

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Raised expectations in Chicago

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 11: Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson talks to D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Nets roster should play up-tempo

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 17: Al Horford #42, Marcus Smart #36, Kyrie Irving #11, Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Celtics are loaded everywhere

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Hawks continue rebuild for the future

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 02: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets defends Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in the second half during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Donovan Mitchell needs to hit off the dribble

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 4: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball during a pre-season game on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Finishing better could make a world of difference for De’Aaron Fox