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NBA Preseason Kicks Off With New Rosters and Questions
Confirmed
In Short: NBA Insiders are addressing key questions for all 30 teams, focusing on how these new rosters will impact the upcoming season.
Monday marked the start of NBA training camps and media days, offering a first look at players in their new teams.
NBA Insiders are addressing key questions for all 30 teams, focusing on how these new rosters will impact the upcoming season.
The Atlanta Hawks, for instance, are looking to build on their strong finish from last season.
In contrast, the NFL's Week 1 provided initial impressions of teams, raising questions about their performance against future opponents.
The Tennessee Titans are now 2-1 and could be a contender in the AFC North.
The NCAA faced legal challenges, with a Louisiana judge ruling in favor of LSU to sign NFL preseason players.
Tagovailoa, who signed with the Falcons, will start against the Steelers, working with the first-team offense during training camp.
What this adds
The NBA Insiders' analysis builds on prior insights into the league's dynamics, focusing on the impact of new rosters.
The NFL's initial impressions are part of ongoing coverage, with questions about team performance and future matchups.
The NCAA's legal challenges are a new development, with LSU set to sign NFL preseason players despite SEC rules.
Tagovailoa's status and performance are closely watched, as he is a key player for the Falcons.
Background
The NBA Insiders are addressing the biggest preseason questions for all 30 teams, providing insights into how the new rosters will shape the upcoming season.
NBA icon LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, potentially altering the team's and league's dynamics for the 2026-27 season.
What's confirmed
- Monday marked the start of NBA training camps and media days, offering a first look at players in their new teams.
- NBA Insiders are addressing key questions for all 30 teams, focusing on how these new rosters will impact the upcoming season.
- The Atlanta Hawks, for instance, are looking to build on their strong finish from last season.
- In contrast, the NFL's Week 1 provided initial impressions of teams, raising questions about their performance against future opponents.
- The Tennessee Titans are now 2-1 and could be a contender in the AFC North.
- The NCAA faced legal challenges, with a Louisiana judge ruling in favor of LSU to sign NFL preseason players.
- Tagovailoa, who signed with the Falcons, will start against the Steelers, working with the first-team offense during training camp.
What's still developing
- James' former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, took a big swing in trading for former Jazz center Walker Kessler, and Giannis Antetokounmpo finally found a new home in the Miami Heat.
- LaMelo Ball is teaming up with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Ja Morant will look for a fresh start with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Monday's media day kicked off NBA training camps around the league and offered a first look at several stars in their new homes.
- Good or bad, every NFL team made its first impressions during Week 1.
- While plenty can change between now and the end of the year, each team’s performance offered at least a glimpse at who it’ll be throughout 2026.
- Still, these initial impressions have left plenty of questions, including what these first performances will mean when teams match up against their next opponents.
- As Week 2 kicks off, here’s one question for every game on the slate.
- Last time these two teams faced off in December 2024, they combined for over 1,000 yards, 90 points and seven passing touchdowns as the Bills won 48–42.
- There were some questions about how McCaffrey would enter the season opener because of his extensive injury history and a recent stretch in which the 49ers carefully managed his workload.
- The RB missed part of training camp with what the team described as tightness, and he also sat out an early practice in Melbourne as San Francisco continued to prioritize his health ahead of the opener.
- His extended absence during part of training camp initially created questions because of his history of injuries, but McCaffrey indicated that the plan was designed to have him ready for Week 1.
- The team has also made clear through its injury reporting that there is no current designation keeping him from playing.
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