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Basketball fever is at a high pitch. People are dying out there man. Ive been on the court listening to the new Travis scott (mostly sucks). Ive got a temperature, and it reads, LAKE SHOW.
Friday, Sept. 28
Top storylines entering training camp
Where will he be dealt? What will the Timberwolves get in return? Will the team he's traded to be one he wants to re-sign with in the offseason? The answer to these questions could impact the playoff race in both conferences as well as the free agency market next summer. This is a big, big deal.
Of course, there's also the Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade. Will Leonard be healthy and return to his old form with the Raptors? Or did they make a big mistake? And what about DeRozan? He wasn't pleased with the deal, and could be motivated to take his game to another level with the Spurs.
Then there's the latest addition to the Warriors' dynasty: DeMarcus Cousins. He's still rehabbing from a torn Achilles tendon, so we won't see him on the floor for a while, but once he does return, there won't be many things more interesting to watch than how he fits with the Dubs.
And those are just the biggest names. There's also all of the Rockets' moves to pay attention to, especially their acquisition of Carmelo Anthony; Isaiah Thomas' redemption tour with the Nuggets will be one to watch; Jabari Parker's homecoming to the Bulls is interesting as well.
Along with Hayward, there's another Celtic making a return from surgery: Kyrie Irving. The dynamic point guard said recently that he has no limitations in his knee, which is good news for the Celtics, who clearly missed him on the offensive end in the playoffs last season.
Kawhi Leonard's return from his mysterious quad injury Cousins' comeback from an Achilles tear have already been mentioned, but are worth noting again, because of their impact on the league. If Leonard gets back to MVP level, the Raptors have a great shot at winning the Eastern Conference. As for Cousins, if he looks even somewhat like himself and can find his place in the Warriors' lineup, they should have even less trouble winning a third straight title.
Another return that might be flying under the radar but figures to have a big impact is Andre Roberson. The defensive stalwart was a huge part of the Thunder's plans, and they really missed him down the stretch and in the playoffs last season after he ruptured his patellar tendon.
Friday, Sept. 28
- First preseason games
Top storylines entering training camp
- The Jimmy Butler saga
Where will he be dealt? What will the Timberwolves get in return? Will the team he's traded to be one he wants to re-sign with in the offseason? The answer to these questions could impact the playoff race in both conferences as well as the free agency market next summer. This is a big, big deal.
- New faces, new places
Of course, there's also the Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade. Will Leonard be healthy and return to his old form with the Raptors? Or did they make a big mistake? And what about DeRozan? He wasn't pleased with the deal, and could be motivated to take his game to another level with the Spurs.
Then there's the latest addition to the Warriors' dynasty: DeMarcus Cousins. He's still rehabbing from a torn Achilles tendon, so we won't see him on the floor for a while, but once he does return, there won't be many things more interesting to watch than how he fits with the Dubs.
And those are just the biggest names. There's also all of the Rockets' moves to pay attention to, especially their acquisition of Carmelo Anthony; Isaiah Thomas' redemption tour with the Nuggets will be one to watch; Jabari Parker's homecoming to the Bulls is interesting as well.
- Injury returns
Along with Hayward, there's another Celtic making a return from surgery: Kyrie Irving. The dynamic point guard said recently that he has no limitations in his knee, which is good news for the Celtics, who clearly missed him on the offensive end in the playoffs last season.
Kawhi Leonard's return from his mysterious quad injury Cousins' comeback from an Achilles tear have already been mentioned, but are worth noting again, because of their impact on the league. If Leonard gets back to MVP level, the Raptors have a great shot at winning the Eastern Conference. As for Cousins, if he looks even somewhat like himself and can find his place in the Warriors' lineup, they should have even less trouble winning a third straight title.
Another return that might be flying under the radar but figures to have a big impact is Andre Roberson. The defensive stalwart was a huge part of the Thunder's plans, and they really missed him down the stretch and in the playoffs last season after he ruptured his patellar tendon.
