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After signing Bradley Beal to a two-year extension, the Wizards will try to return to relevancy. While it will be difficult, there is a long-term plan materializing in Washington.

The Knicks have three young players whose third- and fourth-year options must be decided on before Nov. 1. Should they pick them up or continue amassing salary cap space in hopes of chasing Anthony Davis? Drew Maresca analyzes the pros and cons of hanging on to young talent for another year.

Buddy Hield understandably feels as if he’s worth more than the Kings have offered him, but that doesn’t mean he’s worth more than that to Sacramento, specifically. Douglas Farmer writes.

The preseason has made clear that Zion Williamson will be an abject positive throughout his rookie campaign. But the extent of his success remains to be seen and Williamson could drastically alter a loaded Western Conference playoff race.

Making the playoffs is hard, and staying there is even more challenging. Revisiting last year’s postseason, there are four teams that could find themselves without a chair once the music stops at the end of this season. Chad Smith writes.

Spencer Davies speaks with Boston Celtics rookie guard Carsen Edwards about how beneficial it is to learn from Kemba Walker and his transition to the NBA after three strong seasons at Purdue.

Many have deemed their summer a failure, but Matt John explains how New York Knicks’ offseason moves might be the turning point toward a better future.

So far, rookie Matisse Thybulle has caused absolute havoc in his few preseason opportunities. And although there are some minor concerns about his overall game, Thybulle should be a fixture in Philadelphia’s rotation moving forward, writes Quinn Davis.

Many instinctively see Jarrett Culver as a forward, maybe a shooting guard, but the Minnesota Timberwolves hope he can be their point guard for years to come.