Finally, we can see some real competition next week. We have top-betting favorite Boston Celtics without their usual coach. And the defending champion Golden State Warriors were beset with chemistry rumors after Draymond Green knocked out Jodan Poole with a thunderous punch to the face.
It's sad that we cannot watch Chet Holmgren this season. But we wish all the best for his recovery and perhaps more weight and muscles for him in the next season.
Are all teams intact now or there are some more trades we expect? Maybe Jordan Clarkson and Russel Westbrook are on the move before the trade deadline?
The Celtics will play against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Warriors are going to play against the Lakers on the 19th of October. Both matches are going to be interesting.
In preseason matches, the Philadelphia 76ers have shown strong performance and form. If the players don't get injured I think they are going to have a prosperous season. Honestly, if all the players are available I think they are going to be the most dominant team in the upcoming season.
Even without Green, I believe the Warriors are a very capable team. As far as I know, they have not suspended Green at this time. Nevertheless, I think it would be better if they did so. Because of Green, there will be a lot more problems in the team heading into the future as well. Poole is performing really well and I don't know if keeping Green on the team is going to get applause from Poole.