Month: October 2018

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 24: CJ McCollum #3 (L), Damian Lillard #0 and Terry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers talk late in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 24, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: One of Portland’s favorite plays

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Can the Magic overcome their point guard issue?

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Where does Giannis Antetokounmpo fit in Mike Budenholzer’s offense?

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Kyle Anderson is the bridge

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 4: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Sacramento Kings 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Exploring LeBron James’ offensive role with the Lakers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 20: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers grabs a rebound while next to Myles Turner #33 during game three of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 20, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 92-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Victor Oladipo;Myles Turner

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Spacing is the key to everything for the Pacers

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 3: Jamal Murray

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Small changes could help Jamal Murray break out

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 5: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #14 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers on January 5, 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: What will the Hornets run this season?

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 10: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks makes his entrance before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 10, 2018 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin Liles/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: John Collins is the vertical spacer to Atlanta’s shooting

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Bradley Beal #3, Head Coach Scott Brooks, Dwight Howard #21, and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait during media day at the Entertainment and Sports Arena at St. Elizabeth's on September 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The John Wall redemption tour

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 24: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the Zions Bank Basketball Campus in Salt Laker 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: The Jazz will be fine

TORONTO, ON- SEPTEMBER 24 - Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Masai Ujiri as the Toronto Raptors host their media day before going to Vancouver for their training camp. Media Day was held at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. September 24, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Toronto Raptors are going all in this season

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 7: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs and teammate LaMarcus Aldridge #12 high five before a preseason game against the Houston Rockets on October 7, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, 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 Edward A. Ornelas/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Never growing up in San Antonio

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 1: The Sacramento Kings are seen against the Phoenix Suns during a pre-season game on October 1, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Kings holding on for any sign of hope

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 27: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard #0 talk during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 27, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Portland’s symbiotic architecture

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 6: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns looks on against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 6, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: All the Suns really have is hope

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to Ben Simmons #25 against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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) *** Local Caption *** Joel Embiid;Ben Simmons

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Sixers aim to cement themselves as contenders

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 4: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 4, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Orlando’s experiment with youth and length

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 30: Paul George #13 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder react to a play during the game against the Denver Nuggets on March 30, 2018 at 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 Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Are the Thunder a dark horse contender?

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 8: Steve Mills, David Fizdale and Scott Perry of the New York Knicks during a press conference announcing David Fizdale as the new head coach on May 8, 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: Knicks are focused on culture

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Pelicans light out for the territories

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 23: the Minnesota Timberwolves look on in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on April 23, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Everything for the Timberwolves comes back to Towns

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NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Ersan, Brook, Bud, and a change of direction

Miami Heat Goran Dragic during media day at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Fla. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Will chaos be a ladder for the Heat?

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kyle Kuzma #0, Brandon Ingram #14 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers sit on the bench during a pre-season game against the Denver Nuggets on September 30, 2018 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, 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: How will the young core mesh with LeBron?

PLAYA VISTA, CA - JUNE 25: Draft picks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 and Jerome Robinson #13 of the LA Clippers pose for a photo with Head Coach Doc Rivers during the Draft Press Conference at the Clippers Training Facility in Playa Vista, California on June 25, 2018 at Clippers Training Facility. 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: Clippers eye the long game

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 22: Myles Turner #33 Victor Oladipo #4 Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers stretch prior to Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 22, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse 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 conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: After exceeding expectations, where do the Pacers find themselves?

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 24: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Houston Rockets poses for a portrait during the Houston Rockets Media Day at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston on September 24, 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Will change be good for the Rockets?