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There could be a third consecutive international player holding the award -Joel Embiid or Luka Doncic - after Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic.

Denver's Jamal Murray and New Orleans' Zion Williamson are among five players whose returns could change the trajectory of their teams.

TNT's award-winning "Inside the NBA" team "will remain together for many years to come," the network's parent company said.

The Golden State Warriors will face challenges from all sides in their quest to repeat as NBA promises most competitive season since at least 2015.

The NBA reigning champions start the season under fragile circumstances – with Draymond Green trying to recapture trust after punching Jordan Poole.

A Boston Celtics team that reached the NBA Finals last season enters 2022-23 under an interim coach after Ime Udoka's suspension.

A mix of established veterans and budding superstars make up the back end of USA TODAY Sports' best NBA players heading into the 2022-23 season.

Can the Lakers maximize what LeBron James has left, and can they do it before he decides (possibly) to finish his NBA career elsewhere?

USA TODAY Sports' predictions for the 2022-23 NBA season — from conference finalists to NBA champion to individual awards.

Check out the Golden State Warriors' 2022 championship rings, which they received Tuesday night before their season opener.