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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.
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).
Kyrie addresses China issues, Silver meeting
Kyrie Irving spoke for the first time Friday night about the Nets' tense trip to China.
Kyrie on China: There's enough oppression going on in America (1:37)
Kyrie scores 19 in preseason finale (1:09)
Irving hits 1st Barclays bucket with Nets (0:24)
LeVert feels Nets grew stronger on China trip (0:47)
Nets players attempt to move on post-China trip
Nets players said Wednesday they're focused on the season ahead, not what transpired in China while they were there to play the Lakers amid the fallout from Daryl Morey's tweet.
Inside LeBron James' and Adam Silver's make-or-break moments in China
The aftermath of Rockets GM Daryl Morey's tweet included torn-down banners, scrapped events and major fallout for the NBA, its stars and its commissioner.
Sources: Silver, players had tense talk in China
During a meeting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver, several players from the Nets and Lakers voiced frustration about being in the middle of the dispute between the league and China, sources told ESPN.
2nd Lakers-Nets China game ends sans incident
After a long week in China, where the NBA's burgeoning business was tested nearly to its breaking point, the Nets and Lakers are heading home after their preseason games ended without incident.
LeBron's no-look pass to Caruso beats the buzzer (0:24)
Kyrie out of second China game with injury
Kyrie Irving will not play in Saturday's preseason game between the Nets and Lakers after aggravating his facial injury.
NBA: No media availability for rest of China trip
The NBA will not be holding media availability for the rest of the Lakers' and Nets' trip to China, citing the "complicated and unprecedented situation" the teams are in.
Jefferson: Nets can make a run in the East (0:50)
Bradley perplexed at McGee's fast beak (0:17)
LeBron, AD combine for 36 vs. Nets (1:29)
Nichols: China restricts Lakers-Nets media sessions (1:36)
Jordan rises up for the block (0:16)
NBA game in China played with some restrictions
The NBA game in China between the Lakers and Nets was played Thursday, but there was no media availability of any kind for either team.
Kyrie leaves game after taking shot to face (0:19)
Kyrie plays 1 minute after aggravating injury
Nets guard Kyrie Irving left the game against the Lakers after one minute because he aggravated a facial injury he suffered before training camp.
Can the new-look Nets capitalize on open title window? (2:14)
Nichols provides update on NBA's trip in China (3:19)
2019-20 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W4 |
| Philadelphia | 4 | 1 | .800 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1 | L1 |
| Toronto | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | W1 |
| New York | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3 | L3 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.215th
Rebounds Per Game46.67th
Assists Per Game23.821st
Points Allowed112.313th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(1) | Nic Claxton | C | Georgia |
| 2(26) | Jaylen Hands | PG | UCLA |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 54 | .341 |
| 2016-17 | 20 | 62 | .244 |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 61 | .256 |