Hopefully everyone’s whiplash from the offseason has subsided. The 2019 summer will go down as one of the most consequential in NBA history. Just look at the blockbuster names who moved teams via trade or free agency: Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Chris Paul, Kemba Walker, Jimmy Butler and Mike Conley. Now, fans get to see where all the pieces fit. Often, the games take a back seat to the breathless player drama and transactions. But rarely has there been so much newness in the league to begin a season. Here are some story lines worth watching.
Five NBA story lines to watch this season
