2020-21 NBA Season Previews: 30 teams in 30 days

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The 2020-21 NBA season is set to begin on Dec. 23.

In what has been a whirlwind of an offseason, it can get hard to keep up with every move from each team around the NBA. In an effort to encompass every offseason move along with key storylines and big games to look forward to, we're focusing in on one NBA franchise each day leading up to the start of the new season.

Here you can find season previews for every team we've covered so far, along with some supplemental articles to read in more detail about each team.

Atlanta Hawks

Preview: New-look Hawks look to end playoff drought

Boston Celtics

Preview: Are the Celtics title contenders?

More: Tristan Thompson is Boston's missing piece

Brooklyn Nets

Preview: How far can Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant lead the Nets?

More: How unstoppable would Irving, Durant and James Harden be?

Charlotte Hornets

Preview: Can LaMelo Ball evolve into Charlotte's next superstar?

More: Ball, 2020-21 Hornets will be must-see

Chicago Bulls

Preview: Are the Bulls ready to make the leap?

More: Will Chicago's draft night gamble on Patrick Williams pay off?

Cleveland Cavaliers

Preview: Can the Cavaliers strengthen their foundation for the future?

More: How franchise cornerstone Collin Sexton can build off of last season's momentum

Dallas Mavericks

Preview: How far can Luka Doncic take the Mavericks?

More: How Dallas' new pieces fit around Doncic

Denver Nuggets

Preview: Can the Nuggets remain a contender?

Detroit Pistons

Preview: Will Pistons reap rewards of busy offseason? 

More: Hayes, Doumbouya headline Detroit's future

Golden State Warriors

Preview: Can Curry lead Warriors back to the playoffs?

Houston Rockets

Preview: Can Harden & Wall extend Houston's playoff streak? 

More: How Wood can get Rockets back on track

Indiana Pacers

Preview: Can Indiana cross the playoff hurdle? 

LA Clippers

Preview: Can the Clippers bounce back? 

More: Why Tyronn Lue is the best coach for the Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers

Preview: Will Lakers repeat as champs after major offseason?

More: How Lakers offseason additions fit? 

Memphis Grizzlies

Preview: Can up-and-coming Grizzlies sneak into the playoffs?

More: How Morant can build on ROY campaign

Miami Heat

Preview: Can Heat defend East title? 

Milwaukee Bucks

Preview: Is it championship or bust for the Bucks? 

More: Giannis and Bucks enter critical period

Minnesota Timberwolves

Preview: Can the Timberwolves make a playoff push? 

New Orleans Pelicans

Preview: Will the Pelicans take the leap? 

More: Can the Pelicans build around Zion and Ingram

New York Knicks

Preview: Can Thibs get the Knicks back on track? 

More: The Knicks have a ROY candidate in Toppin

Oklahoma City Thunder

Preview: A new era begins in OKC

Orlando Magic

Preview: Will Magic take the next step as a playoff team? 

Philadelphia 76ers

Preview: Is this the season for Philly? 

Phoenix Suns

Preview: Will CP3 addition end Suns playoff drought? 

Portland Trail Blazers

Preview: Are the Trail Blazers a real threat? 

Sacramento Kings

Preview: Will Kings end NBA's longest playoff drought? 

San Antonio Spurs

Preview: Can the Spurs re-enter the playoff discussion? 

Toronto Raptors

Preview: What can we expect from the Raptors?

Utah Jazz

Preview: Can the Jazz take the next step?

Washington Wizards

Preview: Start of a new era for Wizards

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