We bring you an in-depth basketball preview that covers every team in the NBA. Whether you're a hardcore fan or just looking to get into the sport, our comprehensive guide will provide you with the latest insights and analyses! Featuring insights from renowned writers like Sam Amico, Jason Beede, and many more, our magazine provides authoritative viewpoints. The captivating cover photography showcases stars like Brunson, Curry, James, Tatum, and Victor Wembanyama.
Athlon Sports Basketball: 2024-25 NBA Preview
EDITOR’S NOTE
FACIAL • Pistons guard Jaden Ivey posterizes Rockets center Alperen Şengün on Jan. 12, 2024.
HOOPS MADNESS
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED • NEWLY MINTED LAKERS HEAD COACH JJ REDICK LACKS A COACHING RÉSUMÉ, BUT HE DOESN’T LACK CONFIDENCE OR VISION
ALIEN INVASION • VICTOR WEMBANYAMA IS NOT OF THIS WORLD
15 KEY STORYLINES FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON
PREDICTIONS
EASTERN CONFERENCE NOTES
BOS CELTICS
BKN NETS
NY KNICKS
PHI 76ERS
TOR RAPTORS
CHI BULLS
CLE CAVALIERS
DET PISTONS
IND PACERS
MIL BUCKS
ATL HAWKS
CHA HORNETS
MIA HEAT
ORL MAGIC
WAS WIZARDS
WESTERN CONFERENCE NOTES
DAL MAVERICKS
HOU ROCKETS
MEM GRIZZLIES
NO PELICANS
SA SPURS
DEN NUGGETS
MIN T-WOLVES
OKC THUNDER
POR TRAIL BLAZERS
UTA JAZZ
GST WARRIORS
LA CLIPPERS
LA LAKERS
PHX SUNS
SAC KINGS
FANTASY BASKETBALL RANKINGS
LATE-DRAFT VALUES
FANTASY SLEEPERS, BREAKOUTS AND BUSTS
EXPERTS SAY … 2024-25 FANTASY ANALYST SURVEY
THE PUNT-CAT APPROACH: A NECESSARY FANTASY STRATEGY IN 2024
