After just 10 games, the picture of the NBA title races looks a bit clearer, and these seven squads are at the forefront of it.
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The NBA season is young, but several players are quickly proving to be ideal fits with their new teams.
The Thunder entered the year as co-title favorites, and they are showing everyone why in the first two games of the season.
This year's rookie class is loaded, but Grizzlies forward Cam Boozer stands out as the most NBA-ready rookie, and his all-around impact is tremendous.
Whether it's living up to a contract, proving you are a legitimate star, or something else, plenty of NBA players have to prove their worth this season.
While the Seahawks routinely kept Kenneth Walker on ice, he quickly showed what he can do in a scaled-up role with the Chiefs.
Each year, a handful or so NBA players earn NBA All-Star honors for the first time in their careers, and these guys fit the bill this season.
After losing five first-round picks, the Clippers are banking on rookie guard Keaton Wagler to become a true star.
The Kawhi Leonard punishment crushed the Clippers' future, and they are now in a spot no franchise wants to be in.
The Denver Nuggets need to shake things up to return to true title contention and trading Jamal Murray is the only way to accomplish this goal.
The Golden State Warriors' disappointing offseason continues as they are linked to three underwhelming free agent options.
Kyler Murray winning the Vikings' starting QB job has clear benefits for the whole team, but especially these five players.
By trading Jaylen Brown, the Celtics are banking on Jayson Tatum returning to his pre-injury form and maybe even leveling up.
The NBA offseason has slowed down now that we are in August. However, some big names could still be on the move.
Jaylen Brown made it clear that he is more than fine with sacrificing his role for the betterment of the 76ers.
Deebo Samuel returning to the 49ers knocks off one landing spot for veteran Stefon Diggs. Regardless, there are still other suitors out there for him.
While some people are doubting the Indiana Pacers' status as title contenders after a 19-win season, they quietly still have all the makings of a contender.
Regardless of their goals, every NBA team has questions that will define its season.
The NBA is, of course, loaded with stars, but there's also plenty of hidden gems on two-way contracts who are ready for bigger roles.
The Thunder traded three of their top 11 players this summer. But they still have a loaded team that is poised to compete for a title.