The Sixers were an unexpected participant in the Dwight Howard blockbuster. Now Andrew Bynum changes just about everything in Philadelphia.

So how about that Jeremy Lin? Wait, what? Oh, right. The Knicks have moved on from Linsanity. We'll see if that is for better or for worse.

Many, many rubles paid for the new arena the Nets are playing in. Many, many rubles were spent on the team playing in that stadium. Was it all worth it? Well, the bar by which success will be measured was certainly raised by all those rubles.

This is the the year that almost never was. The team could have decided that enough was enough and gone their separate ways (well, one guy did, but we'll get to that). Instead, the Celtics are back again.

Every year for the last 7 years, I've organized a series of NBA Previews done by the guys and gals that know their teams the best, bloggers! So this is my annual call to arms post for bloggers to sign up.

We still don't know if there will be an NBA season, but if there is, here is your one-stop guide to getting ready for that season. All the NBA Blog Previews linked in one place. Enjoy!

Their biggest strength is one of the most powerfual guard duos in the NBA

I think their season will simply be a bridge to next year where they are hoping to keep D-Will and take a shot at Dwight.

The Pacers are finally out from under some horrible contracts and are ready to rebuild in earnest.

Is Kahn is doing his best Danny Ainge impression (building assets to trade) or does he really think he can follow the Thunder blueprint and build a young contending team from scratch?