Lakers Rockets Bucks Make Most Of Opportunities During Game Changing Offseason

McGregor focused on the Pacific Division, including the implications of four-time MVP LeBron James joining the Lakers via free agency.

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Prior to free agency, James made it clear that he is still in “championship mode.” There isn’t a better candidate to groom the Lakers’ young talent than the three-time Finals MVP.

Adams took a look into life in the Central Division after LeBron, including how Milwaukee has positioned itself for success by putting more shooters around All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

As part of his Southwest Division analysis, Rafferty provided insight on the importance of the Rockets signing 24-year-old Clint Capela to a five-year, $80 million contract extension.

As contenders fight to dethrone the back-to-back champion Warriors — a team that just so happened to acquire All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins this offseason — don’t be surprised if the moves spill over into the regular season.

Although the Rockets lost two rotational players this offseason in Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute, last season showed a core of Paul, Harden and Capela will make Houston competitive, regardless of who else is surrounding them.