Five observations: Blazers sharing the ball and playing D

Camps have opened, and all 30 NBA teams are geared for a fresh start. Training Camp Index

Celtics Camp

Reunited, and it feels so good. Especially after a summer spent basking in the glow of a title run. Now, the Celtics are back and eyeing another trophy.

• Sheridan: Champs return for more
• Insider: C's five camp questions
• Watch: Can the Celtics win back-to-back titles?

Lakers Camp

Think the Lakers are soft after last season's Finals run-in with the C's? Have a look at Andrew Bynum, whose broad shoulders carry the weight of L.A.'s new title hopes.

• Adande: Expectations for Bynum
• Insider: Five camp observations
• Watch: Lakers prepare to defend West

Heat Camp

His head coach is young, and so are his point guards. But is Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade looking forward to a long and bright future in the Sunshine State?

• Sheridan: Wade eyes Miami future
• Insider: Five camp observations
• Watch: Wade's gold standard
• Watch: The Rookie, Episode 9

Hornets Camp

James Posey won titles at his previous two stops. New Orleans is counting on the versatile swingman to push it to similar territory.

• Hollinger: Striking a Posey
• Insider: Five camp observations

Blazers Camp

They're young, talented and a bunch of good guys. If you're looking for a team to love, these Trail Blazers might just be the right team.

• Adande: Blazers in bloom
• Insider: Five camp observations

Warriors Camp

John Hollinger checks out Warriors camp, where Golden State could trot out an impressive tall-ball lineup.

• Insider: Five camp observations

Rockets Camp

Ron Artest doesn't want to be the No. 1 guy in Houston. He would be the sixth man if it meant the Rockets would make a title run.

• Stein: Artest is worth the risk
• Insider: Five camp observations

Suns Camp

You might think it's a shame the Suns are changing their approach. But Steve Nash and Co. aren't convinced it's such a bad idea.

• Stein: Adjusting to new game plan
• Insider: Five camp observations
• Watch: O'Neal on the Suns

Cavs Camp

The Cavs didn't make any blockbuster moves this offseason, but LeBron & Co. could be better than you might think.

• Windhorst: LeBron's outlook
• Insider: Five camp observations

Bobcats Camp

Now that the Bobcats have Larry Brown at the helm are they finally ready to take that next step toward a playoff birth?

• Bobcats' hopes hinge on May

Hollinger Team Forecasts

John Hollinger gives us a team-by-team rundown of all the offseason moves and predicts how each team will perform this season. Will it be another Celtics-Lakers Finals?


Atlantic
Celtics | Nets | Knicks | 76ers | Raptors

Central
Bulls | Cavs | Pistons | Pacers | Bucks

Southeast
Hawks | Bobcats | Heat | Magic | Wizards

Northwest
Nuggets | Blazers | Wolves | Thunder | Jazz

Pacific
Warriors | Clippers | Lakers | Suns | Kings

Southwest
Mavs | Rockets | Grizzlies | Hornets | Spurs