The NBA landscape has shifted big time this summer. Long-time franchise cornerstones Zach Randolph and Tony Allen won’t be returning to the Memphis Grizzlies. Paul George, Paul Millsap and Jimmy Butler will all compete against each other in the Northwest division. Gordon Hayward has reunited with his college coach Brad Stevens, creating a Boston team that could legitimately scare King James and the Cavs.
While those storylines have dominated the summer, the Los Angeles Lakers have became relevant once again. After enduring the first season without Kobe Bryant in 20 years, Magic Johnson has formed a solid team around rookie sensation Lonzo Ball and rising sophomore Brandon Ingram.