The 2020-21 NBA season is about to get real, with the Nov. 18 draft nearing and the league targeting a Dec. 22 start date, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
It isn't long since the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat to claim the title, but it's time to flip the calendar to consider what they—and the rest of the league—will be doing in an effort to make themselves competitive next season.
Here's a look at the latest rumors surrounding some of the top selections in the impending draft, as well as a complete first-round mock to help paint a picture of what the NBA start could look like.