Its a new season, the league has a bunch of interesting young talent and potentially intriguing story lines away from Golden State and Cleveland.
OKC and their new big three are at the forefront - how does Russ play with a guy like Melo? How does Melo play with a guy like Russ? How do they keep George engaged?
What about the Bucks? Or the T-Wolves? Do they each make leaps?
Does Houston jack more threes then ever before? Does CP3 propel Harden to new heights?
Have we seen the peak of this version of the Spurs or do Pop & Buford spin more magic depth out of their bench?
How about the new look Clippers?
Does Denver continue to improve?
Does Rodney Hood step up with Hayward gone for greener pastures?
What about the Blazers? Does a full season of Nurkic along with Dame D.O.L.L.A. and McCollum see them rebound into lower seed contention?
Is this the season that trust in The Process is finally rewarded? Can Embiid stay healthy and fulfill all of his potential beyond his entertainment prowess?
Even when you get down to less competitive teams, there are plenty of interesting stories. Is Porzingis ready to carry a team on his shoulders? How doe the new look Lakers do with Ball leading the charge? How bad are the Nets with Cleveland's first round pick (ugh...ugh...ugh)?
OKC and their new big three are at the forefront - how does Russ play with a guy like Melo? How does Melo play with a guy like Russ? How do they keep George engaged?
What about the Bucks? Or the T-Wolves? Do they each make leaps?
Does Houston jack more threes then ever before? Does CP3 propel Harden to new heights?
Have we seen the peak of this version of the Spurs or do Pop & Buford spin more magic depth out of their bench?
How about the new look Clippers?
Does Denver continue to improve?
Does Rodney Hood step up with Hayward gone for greener pastures?
What about the Blazers? Does a full season of Nurkic along with Dame D.O.L.L.A. and McCollum see them rebound into lower seed contention?
Is this the season that trust in The Process is finally rewarded? Can Embiid stay healthy and fulfill all of his potential beyond his entertainment prowess?
Even when you get down to less competitive teams, there are plenty of interesting stories. Is Porzingis ready to carry a team on his shoulders? How doe the new look Lakers do with Ball leading the charge? How bad are the Nets with Cleveland's first round pick (ugh...ugh...ugh)?