Even for a league used to drama and headlines, the N.B.A. had a dizzying off-season.
There were trade requests (Kevin Durant) and trade rumors (Russell Westbrook); injuries (Chet Holmgren) and returns (Zion Williamson). The power structure of the Western Conference could be upended by the return of Kawhi Leonard with the Clippers; the power structure of the East is again unclear.
And a series of scandals at Boston, Phoenix and Golden State could have lasting implications for the league.
In short: A lot is going on.
