20 NBA storylines for 2021-22 season: LeBron James vs. Father Time, Ben Simmons saga, Nets minus Kyrie Irving

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Where Simmons ultimately ends up, and what kind of package the Sixers get in return, are the two biggest questions in the league entering the season. Irving appears fully committed to not getting the vaccine, and the Nets, for now, aren’t going to let him play until he can be a full participant – meaning he is cleared to play in both road and home games. It’s not to say George hasn’t played well as a 1B; he finished third in 2018-19 MVP voting playing with Westbrook, and he’s shot better than 41 percent from 3 in both his seasons with the Clippers. Sleeping on the Suns
Remember that team that went to the Finals last season? It doesn’t seem like we’ve heard much about them when it comes to title talk.
