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NBA Preview 2019: Rankings, projections and big questions for all 30 teams

A new NBA season is almost here, and it's shaping up to be as wide open as ever. Here's everything you need to know before Tuesday's tip-off.

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The Hoop Collective: Top-To-Bottom Projections In 2019-20

Kevin Pelton projects a major shake-up in the NBA's power structure and he joins Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps one day before the tip of the 2019-20 season to discuss his analytics-based conclusions. In the East, Pelton explains his concerns for the Celtics and the guys also dig into how far the Pacers can go (15:19). In the West, the crew lays out expectations for the Clippers (33:05) and Lakers (36:55) after addressing their postseason concerns for the Rockets (28:38).

Trae Young diary: 'Next season, the Atlanta Hawks will surprise everybody' (3:02)

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Hawks pick up options on Collins, Young, Huerter

The Hawks have exercised the 2020-21 contract options on three of the team's top young players: forward John Collins and guards Trae Young and Kevin Huerter.

White shines with 29 points and a big dunk (1:13)

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Hawks' Carter aims to be available for every game

After dropping 17 points in a preseason win over the Knicks on Wednesday night, Hawks veteran Vince Carter, 42, told ESPN that his goal for the season is to "make sure I am available for every game."

Young, Carter power Hawks to preseason win over Knicks (2:12)

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Vince goes off for 4 3s in second quarter (0:49)

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Portis slams it down on pick-and-roll (0:16)

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Young looks back at rookie season, gets competitive in ping-pong (4:17)

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Vince Carter trivia challenge with NBA Countdown (1:16)

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Young learned a lot working with Steve Nash (1:02)

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Follow Zion, Ja on their rookie year journeys (1:04)

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Dragic lobs it up to Winslow for the slam (0:22)

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Hawks' Young using negativity as fuel for '19-20

Hawks point guard Trae Young wants to be an All-Star this season, and he told Yahoo Sports he will use negative comments about him and his team as motivation to do so.