NBA POWER RANKINGS: Where each team stands going into training camp
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The NBA season is here, though it felt like it never went away.
The NBA has turned into a year-long league, and this offseason was one of the wildest in league history.
Here are just a few players who changed teams from June to September: Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Jimmy Butler, Gordon Hayward, Isaiah Thomas, Dwight Howard, Paul Millsap.
The league looks much different now than it did just three months ago, but in our eyes, one team still stands atop.
With training camps upon us, take a look at where each team stands.
30. Phoenix Suns
Last year: 24-58, 15th in West
Biggest additions: Drafted Josh Jackson
Biggest losses: Leandro Barbosa
One thing to know: Adding the versatile, athletic, defensive-minded Jackson gives the Suns a promising prospect to pair with high-scoring guard Devin Booker. Development from Marquese Chriss or Dragan Bender would be a nice bonus, but if nothing else, the Suns seem on track to have a shot at the No. 1 pick in next year's draft.
29. Chicago Bulls
Last year: 41-41, 8th in East
Biggest additions: Traded for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn; drafted Lauri Markkanen
Biggest losses: Jimmy Butler, Rajon Rondo, Michael Carter-Williams
One thing to know: The Bulls went into full rebuilding mode by trading Butler for LaVine, Dunn, and the pick that became Markkanen and then buying out Dwyane Wade. It may be a long year in Chicago.
28. Indiana Pacers
Last year: 42-40, 7th in East
Biggest additions: Traded for Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Cory Joseph; signed Darren Collison
Biggest losses: Paul George, Jeff Teague
One thing to know: If there's one positive to the Pacers' seemingly underwhelming return for Paul George it's that it gives them the chance to unleash Myles Turner. The third-year big man could be in line for an All-Star level season as a small-ball, rim-protecting, floor-spreading center.
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