2024-25 NBA Season Preview: Team-by-team outlooks, schedules, fantasy analysis and power rankings

The 2024-25 NBA season starts on Oct. 22. For the next few weeks, we’ll be breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams — plus, making our season predictions.

Team-by-team previews

East: Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Miami Heat • Milwaukee Bucks • New York Knicks • Orlando Magic • Philadelphia 76ers • Toronto Raptors • Washington Wizards

West: Dallas Mavericks • Denver Nuggets • Golden State Warriors • Houston Rockets • Los Angeles Clippers • Los Angeles Lakers • Memphis Grizzlies • Minnesota Timberwolves • New Orleans Pelicans • Oklahoma City Thunder • Phoenix Suns • Portland Trail Blazers • Sacramento Kings • San Antonio Spurs • Utah Jazz

Coming Wednesday: Knicks and Nuggets

Starting Lineup Power Rankings

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Basketball is as much about chemistry as it is talent. Ideally, a lineup has its superstar, a deferential co-star, a third star who owns his role, a fourth option and a fifth starter to tie it all together — clear Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. We rank the five best players from each tier for a broader look across the league. How does your team stack up? Starting Lineup Power Rankings

NBA schedule highlights

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Let’s take a spin through the calendar to highlight some of the most anticipated games on the 2024-25 NBA schedule. Must-see games

• Complete 2024-25 NBA schedule

Rookies to watch

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Which first-year players could impress right away? Here’s a way-too-early rookie rankings heading into the season. Rookie of the Year contenders

Fantasy hoops

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Fantasy basketball draft season is here! We’ve gathered all of our excellent analysis and advice, in one place, to help you build those eventual championship-winning teams. Fantasy Basketball Draft Kit

• Create or join a Yahoo Fantasy Hoops league

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Publish date : 2024-10-01 14:13:39

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