NBA Previews
Boston Celtics Preview - More of the same, only better
The Celtics got better, and they keep getting better.
All the NBA Blog Previews for 2016-17
Each team’s blog had a lot to say about this season. See them all here.
Is Jordan Mickey in line for playing time?
Jordan Mickey is one mishap away from a major role—is he ready?
The Terry Rozier journey
What does Rozier’s past tell us about his future?
Preseason Film Study: Isaiah Thomas...without the ball?
To kick off the Preseason Film Study Series, we take a look at Isaiah Thomas...off the ball.
The Jazz will struggle, but they've got a future
The Jazz may not be ready to make the leap into the playoffs, but they will be fun to watch with such a promising young core.
Are the Bucks ready to do some damage?
With Greg Monroe in the fold in addition to a healthy Jabari Parker, the young and scrappy Bucks could make some noise in 2016.
Embracing the youth movement in Portland
Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers are in the midst of a complete rebuild, and DraftExpress.com will be a Blazers fan's best friend in 2016.
Can Paul George lead Indiana back to the playoffs?
Paul George is back in action and he has a new sidekick in Monta Ellis, but is it enough to put the Pacers back in the Eastern Conference playoff mix?
Are the Pistons ready to make the playoffs?
The Detroit Pistons have a lot of young talent on their roster, but are they ready to take the next step and earn their first trip to the NBA playoffs since 2009?
Can Fred Hoiberg lead the Bulls to an East title?
Tom Thibodeau is no longer on the sidelines in Chicago, but the Bulls will look to make another run at taking over the Eastern Conference in Fred Hoiberg's first year as an NBA head coach.
Will the Kings impode or overachieve in 2015-16?
Can Rajon Rondo help propel the Kings into the playoffs for the first time in nine years?
The Raptors will still be competitive in the East
The Raptors are probably not going to contend for an Eastern Conference championship, but they will compete and make another run to the postseason.
Can the Suns make the playoffs in 2016?
After missing the playoffs in each of the last five seasons, the Phoenix Suns aim to finally take the next step and put themselves back into the postseason in 2016.
There's nowhere to go but up in Philly
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the basement of the NBA, but Jahlil Okafor gives them a hope.
The new-look Lakers need Kobe to stay healthy
The Lakers reconstructed their entire roster this summer, but Kobe Bryant's health remains the biggest question mark on everybody's mind. After missing 123 games over the last two years, they need their leader on the floor.
The Knicks will improve, but playoffs? Chill
Last year's Knicks made everyone's eyes bleed. It can only get better from here.
Is this the Clippers last chance with this group?
The Clippers have all the ingredients to compete with any team in the NBA, and with their added depth off the bench, it's safe to expect them to be back in the mix this season.
We want the Nets to struggle as much as possible
The Celtics own Brooklyn's 2016 first round pick unprotected. It's time for Celtics fans to root against the Nets like we never have before.
Can the Warriors repeat as NBA champions?
The Warriors took the league by storm last season, winning 67 games and putting together an outstanding run to win their first championship since 1975. However, with a bigger target on their back, can they repeat?
The Celtics are hungry for another playoff run
Last year's Celtics exceeded expectations and earned the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Keep your eyes peeled in 2016, because this team is fun to watch and they are ready for another playoff run.
Celtics preview: Brad Stevens is the superstar
With no superstar players on the roster, the team will go as far as Brad Stevens takes them.
Everybody should be terrified of the Spurs in 2016
San Antonio got bounced out of the first round last season, but with LaMarcus Aldridge and David West added to the mix, you better watch out for what could be the most dominant team in the NBA in 2016.
The Wizards remain a strong threat in the east
The Wizards have made it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals two years in a row. Do they have what it takes to make a deeper run in the playoffs?
Anthony Davis and the Pelicans are on the rise
Last year, New Orleans made the playoffs for the first time since 2011 and that's something you might have to get used to. Anthony Davis and company are on the rise.
The Magic are slowly but surely on the right track
The Orlando Magic are coming off of a 25-win season, but their talented young core is on the rise and the organization is headed in the right direction.
The Grizzlies aren't going anywhere in 2016
The Memphis Grizzlies have won 50 or more games in each of the last three seasons, and the rest of the Western Conference better make sure they understand that this team isn't going anywhere in 2016.
Miami reloaded
With Chris Bosh back at full strength and a bolstered supporting cast, can the Heat stay healthy and make some noise in the Eastern Conference playoffs?
The Rockets are in the mix for the title
With Ty Lawson in the fold, can the Rockets take the next step into elite territory and earn their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1995?
Striving to be average in Charlotte
Can Big Al Jefferson and the Hornets put themselves back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture in 2016?
Can Dallas compete with their Plan B squad?
Can Deron Williams resurrect his status as a high-impact player and help the new-look Mavericks get back into the mix in the Western Conference?