The Spurs are the title favorites and Wembanyama the MVP favorite.
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Brian Scalabrine is bouncing back from a rough studio shooting performance last season.
Maria Taylor and the guys preview NBA Tip-Off on Oct. 20, discussing their top storylines for each squad to open their season strong.
NBA Showtime share their first impressions of the Orlando Magic under head coach Sean Sweeney and are joined by Tristan da Silva for thoughts on the team’s opportunity this season.
NBA Showtime assesses how the return of Tyrese Haliburton elevates the Indiana Pacers in a competitive Eastern Conference.
Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and Brian Scalabrine look at a handful of teams and decide which is the biggest threat to OKC and the Spurs in the West, as well as who won’t finish Top 6 in the East?
NBA Showtime flashes back to Vince Carter’s induction into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame, and he takes us back to why it was difficult coming to terms with the word “retirement.”
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A panel of NBA writers from NBC Sports doesn’t see anyone stopping Wemby.
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Chet Holmgren, Walker Kessler and LaMelo Ball also make the list.
Fred VanVleet’s return could make the Rockets a threat in the West.
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