A new year means fresh starts, and for some teams, that means a reset for the second half of the NBA season. For others, such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics, it means more opportunities to steadily climb toward the postseason.
In 2024, the Milwaukee Bucks were crowned NBA Cup champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers went on an unexpected 15-0 start to the season and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama came out even stronger in Year 2 for the San Antonio Spurs. What will 2025 have in store for the league?