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10. An outstanding rookie class – With a rookie class that includes Michael Beasley, Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo, and Greg Oden the Rookie of the Year futures should be very interesting.

9. Old faces in new places – Just a few of the players on the move in the offseason included Elton Brand, Baron Davis, and Jermaine O’Neal. Could this mean a changing of the guard in the league as well?

8. Lakers vs. Celtics, Part II? – The old rivalry was renewed in the NBA Finals last season, will it continue or was it just a one-year reunion?

7. The Knicks – Can the Knicks get any worse? Now that Isiah Thomas is out the door maybe New York can finally start clawing their way back to respectability.

6. The Portland Trail Blazers – If you’re looking for a dark horse heading into the season look no further than Portland. The Blazers are young, but they’re bursting with talent.

5.    The Miami Heat – The Heat were one of the worst teams in the league last year. Let’s see what a healthy Dwyane Wade and Shawn Marion and the arrival of Michael Beasley does to change that.

4. Shaq in the desert – Shaq gives it at least one more go with the Suns, whose chances of making a run at an NBA title may have finally set.

3.  Olympic hangover? – Will any of the NBA’s best and brightest who represented their country in Beijing start the season slowly while recovering from their usual lack of summer downtime?

2. Chicago Bulls – The Bulls were expected to be an NBA title contender last season before completely tanking. With No. 1 pick Derrick Rose in tow will this season be any brighter for the Bulls?

1. Oklahoma City Thunder – What will the displaced Sonics do in their new home, and what will it mean for bettors?

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