The 2018-19 NBA season was one of the first in recent memory that didn't feel predetermined. Yes, the Golden State Warriors still played for a title, but the NBA finals didn't feature LeBron James for a change, and the final result qualified as at least something of a surprise.
This season, though, should put all that to shame.
A whole slew of stars changed teams in the off-season: Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford, Mike Conley Jr., Kemba Walker, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. (Whew.) Suddenly, the league landscape looks radically different, and a bunch of teams have reason to think, "Why not us?" Oddsmakers aren't even in agreement on the favorite for this year, whether that's the Lakers or the Clippers.
Related on Forbes:The Worst-Case Scenario For All 30 Teams Related on Forbes:It's a game of inches-and dollars. Get the latest sports news and analysis, once a week in your inbox, from the Forbes SportsMoney Playbook newsletter. Sign up here. The Best Addition And Biggest Loss For All 30 TeamsIt's a time for hope across the league. Here, Forbes.com's SportsMoney contributors lay out the best-case scenario for every team, with the NBA regular season set to begin on October 22.
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