Year: 2019

NBA Chicago Bulls Lauri Markkanen (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: Exploring the best and worst-case scenarios for 2019-20

Los Angeles Lakers: Alex Caruso should be the starting point guard

Los Angeles Lakers: Minus Kyle Kuzma, what now for the LA?

Miami Heat: Unnecessarily losing Josh Richardson cost team realistic shot at contention

NBA Orlando Magic Jonathan Isaac (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic not interested in trading Jonathan Isaac

NBA Los Angeles Clippers Paul George, Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers: Paul George targeting a November debut

NBA Isaiah Thomas Denver Nuggets (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

A unique case for the Hall of Fame: Isaiah Thomas

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after being called for a foul in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Which Zion move will break the internet this season?

NBA Trade Rumors Miami Heat Erik Spoelstra (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami Heat smartly lock up Erik Spoelstra heading into 2019-20

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 16: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 16, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Hawks 129-120. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

NBA: Rebuilds to keep an eye on during the 2019-20 season

NBA Draft Carsen Edwards (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Carsen Edwards could be a key cog off the bench

NBA Sacramento Kings De'Aaron Fox (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

NBA: 6 teams who will go over/under their expected win total

NBA Indiana Pacers Victor Oladipo (Photo by Brian Munoz/Getty Images)

NBA: Which team will finish third in the Eastern Conference?

NBA Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NBA news roundup: ESPN rankings, Warriors eyeing Giannis?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Goga Bitadze poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the 18th overall pick by the Indiana Pacers during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Indiana Pacers: How will they fare in the new-look Eastern Conference?

NBA Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NBA: 3 teams leading the charge in making big men relevant again

NBA Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown extension appears seems unlikely, and that’s OK

NBA Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Best and worst-case scenario for 2019-20

NBA Minnesota Timberwolves Andrew Wiggins (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves: How Andrew Wiggins should be used in 2019-20

NBA Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Exploring the best and worst case scenarios for 2019-20

NBA Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets are ‘not planning’ on Kevin Durant returning until 2020-21

NBA New York Knicks DeAndre Jordan (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: How can DeAndre Jordan succeed in Brooklyn?

NBA Draft Players shake hands following a game during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 16, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Isaiah Reese’s journey to make it in the NBA

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

NBA: Will the new anti-tampering rules prove to be effective?

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 12, 2018 in Tarrytown, 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. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies: 2019-20 team could have the success of past OKC teams

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 22: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Their talented young core isn’t playoff ready

NBA Dwight Howard Kobe Bryant (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant: The 20-year story of basketball royalty

NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

The Houston Rockets finally got what they needed, maybe