NBA preview 2019-20: How a surge in superstar duos has created parity

The NBA’s summer played out almost biblically as pairs of superstars joined forces from Los Angeles, to Houston, to Brooklyn.

Who wins new fight for L.A. might be main question this season, but others include who will be next star to get traded and if Lakers are in playoffs, who is out?

Former Lakers Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram out of the L.A. spotlight after getting traded to New Orleans, where the big focus is on Zion Williamson.

James Harden and Russell Westbrook could leave Houston atop West in regular season, but the Clippers, Jazz and Lakers are conference contenders, too.

Veteran big man Al Horford is an underrated difference-maker on defense and unheralded offensive player who can make the difference for Philadelphia.

A look at how the Eastern Conference teams stack up in predicted order of finish.

After six seasons with no playoffs, Lakers feel they have all the pieces in place for a title.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis look capable of following in storied tradition of star Lakers tandems.

The Lakers ending their six-year playoff drought depends on how all the key pieces fall into place, from Kyle Kuzma to the coaching staff.

Celebrating division titles is no longer good enough for team that has Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and championship goals.

The versatility of Clippers forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George draws comparisons to another great duo: Chicago’s Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

Clippers appear to have the firepower for first title, but they have issues. Here are the five biggest questions surrounding the team this season.