In lieu of a traditional franchise-by-franchise NBA preview, we asked Tyler Parker to give us five players to watch on each team. If we want. For reasons entirely his own. Read his thoughts below, if you so desire:
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November 1, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the San Antonio Spurs This Season
In a league where teams’ playing styles are becoming more homogenized, it’s nice to know the Spurs are still putting up midrange jumpers, trying to keep stuff a little less vanilla, a little stranger
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October 31, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the New Orleans Pelicans This Season
Until Zion returns, the Pellies will need to rely on Lonzo, Jrue, JJ, and NAW
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October 30, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Memphis Grizzlies This Season
From Grit and Grind to Ja and JJJ, the Griz have the pick-and-roll potential to become a nightmare for defenses
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October 29, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Houston Rockets This Season
All eyes are on the Russ-and-Harden show, but don’t forget about P.J. and the Hobbit
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October 28, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Dallas Mavericks This Season
The Mavs are singing "Halleluka" again, this time with the return of Kristaps and the additions of Delon "Scones" Wright and the one and only Boban
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October 25, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Sacramento Kings This Season
They’re a young team with a dynamic point guard and all kinds of upside—but that "upstart" tag won’t last forever
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October 24, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Phoenix Suns This Season
With D-Book, Rubio, and Deandre, the days of Phoenix being an easy win may be over
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October 23, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Golden State Warriors This Season
The three-time champs were beaten last season but return unbowed with new faces at center and guard
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October 22, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Los Angeles Lakers This Season
Sure, the Lake Show has LBJ and AD, plus Kuz and the legend of Alex Caruso—but have you heard the latest story from Rob Pelinka?
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October 21, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Los Angeles Clippers This Season
With the additions of Claw and P.G., L.A.’s other team is poised to take center stage at Staples
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October 18, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Utah Jazz This Season
Mountain Mike joins Donovan, Joe, Royce, and the Stifle Tower for a good-looking squad that will look even better in the purple majesty throwbacks
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October 17, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Portland Trail Blazers This Season
The Lobster from Lehigh, an angry Zag, the Bosnian Beast, Mr. Hood, and Dame pulling up from every corner of the galaxy
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October 16, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Oklahoma City Thunder This Season
A new-look OKC features the Point God, SGA, an unconventional rookie, and a high-flying former G Leaguer who’s now a full-time player
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October 15, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Minnesota Timberwolves This Season
KAT and RoCo are back, joined by Bazz, a well-coifed Layman, and a rookie in short sleeves
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October 14, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Denver Nuggets This Season
The Nugs have a stacked lineup featuring Jamal, Jokic, and Jerami—but don’t sleep on the Mutant or Moneybags
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October 11, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Toronto Raptors This Season
The defending champs lost the Finals MVP but they still got Freddy V, Spicy P, La Tanqueta, Mr. Fancy Pants, and K-Low
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October 10, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Philadelphia 76ers This Season
Josh Richardson and Al Horford join Tobi, Ben, and Joel to form a team of behemoths in Philly
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October 9, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the New York Knicks This Season
Coming to MSG this season: a dexterous rhinoceros, a wild hog, an ice-bath enthusiast, a rim-hanging gamer, and Maple Mamba
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October 8, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Brooklyn Nets This Season
Kyrie Irving’s imaginary memoir, Taurean Prince’s answers to dumb questions, and more
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October 7, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Boston Celtics This Season
Thoughts on Jayson Tatum’s pun-headlined Abercrombie sponsorship, Brad Stevens’s offseason bulk, and more
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October 4, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Indiana Pacers This Season
Featuring ruminations on Victor Oladipo and ‘The Masked Singer,’ Kevin Pritchard’s ecstasy at acquiring Malcolm Brogdon, and a celebration of Doug McDermott’s time at Creighton
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October 3, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Detroit Pistons This Season
Featuring a meditation on Blake Griffin’s time at Oklahoma, Andre Drummond’s photography hobby, Reggie Jackson’s cry-face, and more
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October 2, 2019
Five Reasons to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers This Season
The Sexton-Garland partnership, Kevin Love’s fashion sense, Larry Nance Jr.’s soul-destroying dunks, and much more
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October 1, 2019
Why You Should Watch the Milwaukee Bucks
Including some poetry about Giannis, some imaginative fiction about the Lopez brothers at a Chili’s, and some science writing about Kyle Korver’s hair
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September 30, 2019
Why You Should Watch the Chicago Bulls This Season
A team preview, with detours to Vanderbilt’s court design, Jack Reacher movies, and lots of imaginative fiction about head coach Jim Boylen