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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2020 Schedule
2-2, 2nd in Northwest
Guduric drops SGA with mean crossover (0:29)
SGA converts acrobatic and-1 (0:21)
Adams spins and slams (0:16)
Porzingis, Doncic shine in Mavs' rout (1:35)
Wright's flashy dribble sets up Porzingis' dunk (0:19)
Noel rejects Porzingis' dunk attempt (0:19)
Woj: Paul needs to play well to increase his value (0:57)
Draft prospect RJ Hampton sees the NBA up close: 'It was just a dream come true'
Lottery prospect RJ Hampton is getting his first taste of NBA competition with the New Zealand Breakers, with stats taking a back seat to a unique learning experience.
Have we seen the end of Carmelo Anthony? (1:15)
Thunder start 3 point guards in Paul's debut
Chris Paul was joined by point guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dennis Schroder in the Thunder's starting lineup Tuesday night as Oklahoma City emphasized ball movement in a preseason win over Dallas.
Thunder starters show out in preseason win vs. Mavs (1:13)
CP3's first Thunder bucket is a 3-pointer (0:18)
Adams hits 3 in corner to start game (0:21)
'There's opportunity for us to chart a new path': Life without Russ begins in OKC
No original members remain from the Thunder's inaugural season 11 years ago. For Oklahoma City, one franchise pillar's absence has been more noticeable than all the rest.
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.
CP3 excited to compete with Thunder (0:44)
Adams: Team Leaders aren't people you choose (1:22)
Presti has 'nothing but positive things to say' about Durant (1:17)
Presti on KD: Nothing but positive things to say
Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he has "nothing but positive things to say" about Kevin Durant after the ex-OKC star criticized the organization in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
3-time NBA champion Livingston retires at 34
Veteran NBA guard Shaun Livingston, who came back from a devastating knee injury early in his career to become one of the league's savviest players, has retired at age 34.
Sam Anderson
Zach talks to Sam Anderson of The New York Times Magazine about his book "Boom Town," the history of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant's recent comments, the Russell Westbrook and James Harden trades, and much more.
Stephen A.: KD wasn't the leader in OKC (1:25)
Durant: 'Some days I hate the circus of the NBA'
"The circus of the NBA" is one thing Kevin Durant could do without, as he sees it as one of the reasons for his messy breakups with Oklahoma City and Golden State.
Sikma's HOF speech: 'It's time' for NBA in Seattle
SuperSonics legend Jack Sikma, a driving force behind the franchise's only NBA title 40 years ago, pleaded with the league to bring back pro basketball to Seattle for the first time since 2008 during his Hall of Fame induction speech Friday night.
2019-20 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W4 |
| Oklahoma City | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | L2 |
| Portland | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.5 | L4 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.57th
Rebounds Per Game48.12nd
Assists Per Game23.423rd
Points Allowed111.116th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | Darius Bazley | SF |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2015-16 | 55 | 27 | .671 |