NBA: 10 Early-Season Storylines To Keep An Eye On

May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after being called for an offensive foul against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 120-111. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) dribbles the ball past Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) in the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

6. The Nets aren’t the Worst Team in the League!

This one may be a little more anecdotal than factual. The Nets looked like a sure thing for one of the worst records in the league heading into this season. Lopez has looked great so far during his annual 10 games before a season-ending injury.

Jeremy Lin had been averaging career highs in points, rebounds and assists before going down for the foreseeable future with a hamstring injury. Brooklyn has wins against the Pacers and Pistons, to probable playoff teams, two its name.

Brooklyn will get a couple wins here and there, especially while many teams use the early weeks of this season to flush out an identity. Some teams with a worse or equal record than the Brooklyn Nets: the Knicks, the Mavericks, the Timberwolves, the Kings and Suns – all teams with either brand new rosters or incredibly challenging early schedules. Once the dust settles, Brooklyn should begin to show their true colors.

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