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NBA: From Rockets' young roster to Raptors' homecoming, biggest talking points of upcoming season

The first practices of the season in the NBA are here, with teams set to hit the floor on Tuesday to formally begin getting ready for the 2021-22 campaign. A six-pack of things to watch as things get started:

NBA: Brooklyn Nets had superstars, shooting and scoring, but needed more health

Durant, Irving and Harden played in the same game only eight times during the regular season and got only one round together in the postseason.

NBA: Brooklyn Nets upgrade James Harden to questionable for Game 5 against Milwaukee Bucks

Kyrie Irving won't play on Tuesday because of the sprained right ankle. The Nets also listed James Harden as out in their injury report on Monday but upgraded him twice on Tuesday, first to doubtful and then to questionable.

NBA: Eastern Conference champions no more, Miami Heat start to look to what's next

There was no run to the NBA Finals this year for the Miami Heat, not even a single playoff victory. With the Heat entering a crucial offseason, here's what to watch for:

NBA: As All-Star break approaches, Eastern Conference has a standings logjam to deal with

This is a bizarre season for the NBA in a bizarre time for the world. There is, however, one constant. The Eastern Conference standings are a mess.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's goal for offseason after MVP and Defensive Player awards: Get better

Winning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, puts Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, at the age of 25, in an exclusive club with Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. But Giannis' theme for the offseason and next year remains getting better.

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP Award

The 25-year-old Antetokounmpo becomes just the third player in league history to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, joining only Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon.

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks, with a 52-9 record in the season so far, breathing in rarefied air

Despite Monday's defeat, there’s still a chance Milwaukee Bucks could be able to make a case as the most dominant team in league history in one regard — margin of victory.

NBA: Bucks become first team to seal playoffs berth; LeBron James' clutch jumper sends Lakers past Celtics

The Milwaukee Bucks sealed a spot in the postseason after just 56 games while the Lakers beat traditional rivals Celtics, thanks to a LeBron James clutch jumper with 30 seconds left.

NBA: Kyrie Irving scores 33 points to take Celtics past Nuggets; Thunder defeat Pacers

Russell Westbrook recorded his ninth triple double of the season and Paul George made a successful return to Indiana as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Pacers 100-95 on Wednesday.