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These Lakers, the ones with Shaq and Kobe and Phil, are 1-for-1 in winning titles. Will this group make it 2-for-2, despite the presence of a strong Portland team that almost knocked them out of the playoffs last season? As we kick off our NBA Preview section with looks at all 29 teams below (and predictions), ESPN.com's Marc Stein isn't making outrageous predictions, but says the Laker dynasty is just starting.
Hughes: Rider already storming in L.A.
Aldridge: Timmy's time to lead Heat
Offseason Movement Chart
TEAM CAPSULES
Monday, Oct. 23
Marc Stein: Stein: Laker dynasty just starting
Tuesday, Oct. 24
Offseason Trade Map
Peter May: What moves mattered this offseason?
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Jeffrey Denberg: Everyone loves Florida, so when will they win?
Staff Predictions
Thursday, Oct. 26
Frank Hughes: Welcome, Jake, to the new Euro big man
Friday, Oct. 27
How do you stop Shaq?
Mitch Lawrence: Where does this guy rank with the all-time greats?
Monday, Oct. 30
David Aldridge: What to expect this season
Chat with ESPN.com's Dr. Jack Ramsay
First Power Rankings of the season
Tuesday, Oct. 31 (Opening day)
Marc Stein: Road map through 2000-01
Chat with ESPN's David Aldridge
Time for NBA training camps
ESPN.com took a look at all the teams in the Association as they prepared to end their summers.
ESPN.com's Offseason Spotlight Index
Which teams look good? Which look bad? From the Hawks to the Wizards, we analyzed every NBA team and welcomed comments.
2000 NBA daily schedule
Check out the entire NBA schedule for the upcoming season, from Halloween night all the way until April 18.
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