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Sports · Basketball · published 2026-09-02 · via Sports Illustrated

NBA Season Preview: A Reason for Optimism Across All 30 Teams

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Following the Knicks' championship, the NBA's other teams have made aggressive moves to compete. Philadelphia added Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, while Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo. The article outlines a reason for excitement for every team, from the Lakers' new focus on Luka Dončić to the Spurs' young core.

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The offseason reshaped the Eastern Conference hierarchy. Philadelphia's acquisitions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, joining Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, position the Sixers as the Knicks' primary challenger. Miami's addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo further deepens the conference's competitive landscape, while the Knicks kept their championship core intact.

In the West, the Lakers' post-James era centers on Luka Dončić, while Oklahoma City and San Antonio project

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