Updated: October 10, 2008, 2:35 PM ET
Five observations: Can the Rockets use an 11-man rotation?
Yao Ming reported to camp some 10 to 15 pounds lighter than usual but also somewhat heavyhearted, knowing that the Olympics won't be back in his native China in his playing lifetime. "We prepared for [the Beijing Games] for a long time," Yao said. "Many, many years. I will miss that. That was a great experience in my life."
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2008 NBA Training Camp
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
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