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 tipoff.
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@ Spurs
Regular Season
Preseason
2020 Schedule
0-0, 2nd in Atlantic
Barrett comes out strong with 17 1st half points (1:15)
Barrett drops the hammer on the Pelicans (0:17)
Ingram feeds Okafor for the emphatic flush (0:20)
Vince has ice in his veins late (0:30)
Young drains buzzer-beating 3 (0:40)
Vince drains long 3 for Hawks (0:35)
Young lands crafty reverse layup (0:22)
Portis slams it down on pick-and-roll (0:16)
Are the Knicks uncool? (0:54)
The burnout of the shooting star Carmelo Anthony
It's been a year since Carmelo Anthony has appeared in a game. He might not get his farewell to the league, but the NBA he'd be saying goodbye to isn't the same as the one in which he rose to stardom.
Follow Zion, Ja on their rookie year journeys (1:04)
Barrett scores 15 in Garden debut (0:40)
Barrett's first MSG points come in quick sucession (0:29)
Have we seen the end of Carmelo Anthony? (1:15)
Stephen A. calls out producers for torturing him with Knicks topics (2:03)
Barnes: Knicks are going to 'stay in the toilet' (1:40)
Durant: Knicks 'not as cool' with younger players
Brooklyn's Kevin Durant said younger players "don't remember the Knicks being good" and the franchise shouldn't rely on past glory anymore when it comes to getting big-name free agents.
Ejected Morris: Knicks won't be pushed around
Marcus Morris was ejected from the Knicks' preseason-opening win Monday night over the Wizards after bopping Wizards forward Justin Anderson on the forehead with the ball.
Morris' 17-point night ends with ejection (1:05)
Barrett scores 17 in debut with Knicks (0:45)
Morris tossed after swinging elbow, hitting Anderson on head with ball (1:20)
Robinson throws down in transition (0:30)
Wagner's impressive finish at the rack (0:17)
Source: LaMelo, Hampton practices off limits
The NBA has told teams that they cannot have scouts at practices involving LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton, a source told ESPN.
2019-20 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Brooklyn | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
Team Stats
Points Per Game104.628th
Rebounds Per Game44.720th
Assists Per Game20.130th
Points Allowed113.89th
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Injuries
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(3) | RJ Barrett | SG | Duke |
| 2(17) | Ignas Brazdeikis | PF | Michigan |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018-19 | 17 | 65 | .207 |
| 2017-18 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 32 | 50 | .390 |