Complete coverage: 2020-21 NBA season preview
The Los Angeles Times previews the 2020-21 NBA season with features on the Lakers, Clippers, load management, what to expect during a pandemic and conference breakdowns.
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L.A. Times sports writers give their predictions for the 2020-21 NBA season, from the Lakers chances to repeat to playoff contenders and major award winners.
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What’s new for the 2020-21 NBA season? A shorter season, a new play-in tournament for the playoffs and a couple of rule changes. Here’s a closer look.
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The champion Lakers have reloaded, getting younger while LeBron James gets older and Anthony Davis enters his prime, which makes them the favorite to repeat.
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New Clippers coach Tyronn Lue uses his excellent memory to recall slights as motivation while also remembering what strategies will work against opponents.
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The Lakers’ LeBron James and Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard popularized ‘load management,’ but during the pandemic-compressed season it could be a widespread tactic.
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You can expect postponements when the new NBA season begins Tuesday, but health and safety protocols could limit disruptions and allow a season to be completed.
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A team-by-team preview of the Western Conference heading into the 2020-21 NBA season.
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Houston and Golden State met in the 2018 Western Conference finals as the NBA’s top teams. Now they’re struggling to find their identities and make the playoffs.
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There’s a new old coach in the Eastern Conference in Doc Rivers, and he’s in Philadelphia to see if he can complete the championship process with the 76ers.
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A team-by-team preview of the Eastern Conference heading into the 2020-21 NBA season.
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Coach Tyronn Lue says the Clippers will feature Kawhi Leonard in triangle offense sets because of his similar skills to Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
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Kyle Kuzma has been consistent throughout the preseason but his role with the Lakers is still a question mark.
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Clippers center Ivica Zubac should again get plenty of playing time, he’ll just have to learn how to play with the reserves since Serge Ibaka will start.
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Anthony Davis scored 35 points in 30 minutes during a 114-113 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday in final preseason tuneup before Tuesday’s opener against the Clippers.
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The Clippers had to skip the traditional team dinner because of health protocols, but they still took time to bond during a question-and-answer session.
