Robin Lundberg

How much longer can Chris Paul go? Does Devin Booker need to be in the MVP conversation? Here are the factors that will loom large in Phoenix this year.

Is James Harden still a superstar? Can Joel Embiid play like an MVP when it matters? Here are the factors that will loom large for the Sixers this season.

Can LaMelo Ball take a leap? Can Steve Clifford be the difference? Here are the factors that will loom large for the Hornets this season.

What impact will Ben Simmons make? Is Steve Nash good enough to coach a title team? Here are the factors that will define the Nets’ season this year.

Are Giddey and Gilgeous-Alexander an elite backcourt? With Chet Holmgren injured, here are the factors that will determine the outlook of OKC’s season.

Will Tatum and Brown prove last season wasn’t a fluke? Can Malcolm Brogdon put them over the top? Here’s what the Celtics are facing this season.

Will Paolo Banchero play like a No. 1 pick? Are the second-year players poised to step up? Here are the factors that will define the team this season.

How will Dejounte Murray fit in? Will Trae Young be in the MVP conversation? Here are the factors that will loom large for the Hawks this season.

The winner of the big deal between the Nets and Sixers is Ben Simmons.

Joe Burrow’s career has just begun and he’s already a proven winner.