Welcome to theScore's 2016-17 NBA preview, where for five weeks leading up to opening night, we'll break down every team and storyline to watch this season.
Atlantic Division
Boston Celtics
- Team preview
- 3 stars the Celtics might target in trade
Brooklyn Nets
- Team preview
New York Knicks
- Team preview
- Knicks need injury luck, fresh thinking to end playoff drought
Philadelphia 76ers
- Team preview
- Is the Sixers' epic rebuild finally ready to bear fruit?
Toronto Raptors
- Team preview
- What would it take for Toronto to win the East?
Central Division
Chicago Bulls
- Team preview
- Bulls' lack of shooting could spell disaster
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Team preview
- Why LeBron James can't catch the ghost of Michael Jordan
Detroit Pistons
- Team preview
Indiana Pacers
- Team preview
Milwaukee Bucks
- Team preview
Southeast Division
Atlanta Hawks
- Team preview
Charlotte Hornets
- Team preview
- This is the year Kemba Walker becomes an All-Star
Miami Heat
- Team preview
Orlando Magic
- Team preview
Washington Wizards
- Team preview
Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors
- Team preview
- Why the Warriors won't reach 73 wins
- 3 players who'd be happy to face the Warriors in the playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers
- Team preview
- Is this a do-or-die season for the Clippers' core?
Los Angeles Lakers
- Team preview
- With Kobe retired, 'face of the Lakers' is up for grabs
Phoenix Suns
- Team preview
Sacramento Kings
- Team preview
- Kings remain mediocre heading into last dance with Boogie
Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets
- Team preview
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Team preview
- How the Baby Wolves can reach the playoffs ahead of schedule
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Team preview
- Westbrook will be on fire, but MVP no sure thing
Portland Trail Blazers
- Team preview
Utah Jazz
- Team preview
Southwest Division
Dallas Mavericks
- Team preview
- The Mavs' offseason gambles can get them past 1st round
Houston Rockets
- Team preview
Memphis Grizzlies
- Team preview
New Orleans Pelicans
- Team preview
San Antonio Spurs
- Team preview
- For the umpteenth time: Are the Spurs finally too old to compete?
