Every NBA team’s biggest burning question as the preseason begins

As NBA training camps open and preseason play gets underway, The Athletic's NBA staff examined the most pressing question facing franchises across the league. Key storylines highlight major roster reshaping, including Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat, Luka Dončić leading a retooled Los Angeles Lakers squad, and LaMelo Ball attempting to make a postseason impact with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Health, depth, and developmental timelines serve as primary concerns for several contenders and rebuilding rosters. Issues examined include Derrick White's shooting resurgence in Boston alongside Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving's durability with the Dallas Mavericks, and how coaching staffs will navigate roster balance in Orlando and Portland.