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Three players to watch opening night of the 2020-21 NBA season

Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA / Sam Cox / December 22, 2020

The 2020/21 NBA season is here. It’s been the shortest offseason in league history, but the excitement levels are as high as ever for opening night. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant matchup for the first time since Durant played for the Thunder as the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets get the season tipped off on December 22nd. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers follow up at Staples Center.

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Offseason inaction will cost Magic a play-in spot

NBA, Orlando Magic / Sam Cox / December 21, 2020

The Orlando Magic’s last two seasons have ended at the same stage to the same team. The Milwaukee Bucks have comfortably seen off Orlando in the first round of the last two postseasons – the Magic’s offseason moves suggest a step back is much more likely than a step forward in 2021.

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Lakers three-year Kuzma extension is win-win for player and franchise

Los Angeles Lakers, NBA / Franco Luna / December 21, 2020

Kyle Kuzma was among the more polarizing players in the NBA the year he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers at #27 in 2017. In hindsight, it’s strange to remember that there were those who genuinely believed he would turn out to be a better player than Jayson Tatum, who has since blossomed into a full-blown superstar for LA rivals the Boston Celtics.

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Three things that must happen for the Bulls to make the playoffs

Chicago Bulls, NBA / George Sta. Ana / December 20, 2020

After revamping their front office by firing Gar Forman and demoting John Paxson to a new role, the Chicago Bulls are primed for a better performance this season. The roster from last season is still mostly intact, but the coaching and front office changes could instill a much-needed winning culture within the organization.

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Rookie of the Year: Key factors, frontrunners and sleepers

Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA / Jared Bowie / December 20, 2020

Without a doubt the NBA is in good hands. Basketball fans are witnessing greatness from the established NBA superstars – LeBron James headlining such a cast – but some have expressed concern that over the next few years, we may have to say goodbye to some elite talent.

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