Finally, the long awaited 2023-24 NBA season is here. A lot of expectations, anticipations and questions still begging for answers from the NBA aficionados all over the globe.
Which team is going to win this season’s championship? Will Nikola Jokic – the reigning Finals MVP repeat last season’s monstrous feat? What will LeBron James offer the Lakers this season – his 21st as the oldest player in the league? Can Stephen Curry win his fifth ring and help get Chris Paul his first? Will Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard combo work the magic for the Milwaukee Bucks? Which coach gets sacked first? I bet we all can’t wait to get some answers.
Don’t forget that the curtain raiser game will be between the defending champion Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers – a rematch of last season’s Western Conference finals.
To whet your appetite, here’s how each team roster looks like going into the new season. However, this is still subjective to some changes depending on some internal and external factors.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS 2023-24 ROSTER:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Jae Crowder, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
BENCH: Cameron Payne, AJ Green, Malik Beasley, MarJon Beauchamp,Andre Jackson Jr., Pat Connaughton, Chris Livingston, Bobby Portis, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Robin Lopez
TWO-WAY: TyTy Washington, Lindell Wigginton, Marques Bolden
COACH: Adrian Griffin
MIAMI HEAT 2023-24 ROSTER:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
BENCH: Dru Smith, Josh Richardson, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kevin Love, Haywood Highsmith, Nikola Jovic, Thomas Bryant, Orlando Robinson
TWO-WAY: RJ Hampton, Jamal Cain, Cole Swider
COACH: Erik Spoelstra
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 2023-24 ROSTER:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Xavier Tillman Sr.
BENCH: Derrick Rose, Luke Kennard, John Konchar, Ziaire Williams, David Roddy, Jake LaRavia, Santiago Aldama, Kenny Lofton Jr.
TWO-WAY: Vincent Williams Jr., GG Jackson II, Jacob Gilyard
OUT FOR SEASON: Steven Adams
COACH: Taylor Jenkins
LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2023-24 ROSTER:
PROJECTED STARTERS: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
BENCH: Gabe Vincent, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Christie, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt, Max
Lewis, Rui Hachimura, Christian Wood, Jaxson Hayes
TWO-WAY: D’Moi Hodge, Alex Fudge, Colin Castleton
COACH: Darvin Ham
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Russell Westbrook, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac
BENCH: Bones Hyland, Norman Powell, Brandon Boston Jr., Nicolas Batum, K.J. Martin, Amir Coffey, Kobe Brown, Robert Covington, Marcus Morris, Mason Plumlee
TWO-WAY: Josh Primo, Jordan Miller, Moussa Diabate
COACH: Tyronn Lue
DENVER NUGGETS 2023-24 ROSTER:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
BENCH: Reggie Jackson, Justin Holiday, Jalen Pickett, Christian Braun, Hunter Tyson, Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther, Vlatko Cancar, Zeke Nnaji, DeAndre Jordan
TWO-WAY: Collin Gillespie, Braxton Key, James Huff
COACH: Michael Malone
INDIANA PACERS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown, Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, Myles Turner
BENCH: T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, Buddy Hield, Jordan Nwora, Jarace Walker, Aaron Nesmith, Isaiah Jackson, Jalen Smith, Daniel Theis
TWO-WAY: Kendall Brown, Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong
COACH: Rick Carlisle
HOUSTON ROCKETS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
BENCH: Amen Thompson, Aaron Holiday, Reggie Bullock, Victor Oladipo, Nate Williams Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, Cam Whitmore, Tari Eason, Jeff Green, Jock Landale, Boban Marjanovic
TWO-WAY: Trevor Hudgins, Jermaine Samuels, Darius Days
COACH: Ime Udoka
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
BENCH: Chris Paul, Cory Joseph, Brandin Podziemski, Gary Payton II, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, Dario Saric, Trayce Jackson-Davis
TWO-WAY: Jerome Robinson, Lester Quinones, Usman Garuba
COACH: Steve Kerr
DETROIT PISTONS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren
BENCH: Killian Hayes, Monte Morris, Marcus Sasser, Jaden Ivey, Joe Harris, Alec Burks, Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers, James Wiseman
TWO-WAY: Jared Rhoden, Malcolm Cazalon, Stanley Umude
COACH: Monty Williams
DALLAS MAVERICKS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Josh Green, Grant Williams, Dereck Lively II
BENCH: Seth Curry, Dante Exum, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, Derrick Jones Jr., Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris, Dwight Powell, Richaun Holmes
TWO-WAY: Dexter Dennis, AJ Lawson, Greg Brown III
COACH: Jason Kidd
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
BENCH: Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Caris LeVert Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang, Dean Wade, Damian Jones, Tristan Thompson
TWO-WAY: Emoni Bates, Isaiah Mobley, Craig Porter Jr.
COACH: J.B. Bickerstaff
CHICAGO BULLS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
BENCH: Coby White, Jevon Carter, Alex Caruso, Terry Taylor, Dalen Terry, Julian Phillips, Torrey Craig, Andre Drummond
TWO-WAY: Adama Sanogo, Onuralp Bitim, Justin Lewis
OUT FOR SEASON: Lonzo Ball
COACH: Billy Donovan
CHARLOTTE HORNETS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, Mark Williams
BENCH: Frank Ntilikina, Nick Smith Jr., Edmond Sumner, James Bouknight, Bryce McGowens, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Cody Martin, JT Thor, Nathan Mensah, Nick Richards
TWO-WAY: Leaky Black, Amari Bailey, Theo Maledon
COACH: Steve Clifford
BROOKLYN NETS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Spencer Dinwiddie, Ben Simmons, Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nicolas Claxton
BENCH: Dennis Smith Jr., Lonnie Walker, Dariq Whitehead, Cam Johnson, Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, Royce O’Neale, Trendon Watford, Day’Ron Sharpe, Harry Giles
TWO-WAY: Jalen Wilson, Armoni Brooks
COACH: Jacque Vaughn
BOSTON CELTICS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis
BENCH: Payton Pritchard, Svi Mykhailiuk, Dalano Banton, Lamar Stevens, Sam Hauser, Jordan Walsh, Al Horford, Oshae Brissett, Luke Kornet
TWO-WAY: Neemias Queta, Nathan Knight, JD Davison
COACH: Joe Mazzulla
ATLANTA HAWKS 2023-24 Roster:
PROJECTED STARTERS: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, DeAndre Hunter, Saddiq Bey, Clint Capela
BENCH: Patty Mills, Kobe Bufkin, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Garrison Mathews, Wesley Matthews, AJ Griffin, Tyrese Martin, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Bruno Fernando
TWO-WAY: Miles Norris, Trent Forrest, Seth Lundy
COACH: Quin Snyder
TORONTO RAPTORS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Dennis Schröder, O.G. Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl
BENCH: Malachi Flynn, Gary Trent Jr., Gradey Dick, Chris Boucher, Precious Achiuwa, Otto Porter Jr., Thad Young, Garrett Temple, Christian Koloko, Jalen McDaniels
TWO-WAY: Ron Harper Jr., Markquis Nowell, Javon Freeman-Liberty
COACH: Darko Rajaković
SAN ANTONIO SPURS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Victor Wembanyama, Zach Collins
BENCH: Tre Jones, Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie, Cedi Osman, Charles Bassey, Devonte’ Graham, Doug McDermott, Blake Wesley, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Sidy Cissoko, Charles Bediako
TWO-WAY: Sir’Jabari Rice, Dominick Barlow
COACH: Greg Poppovich
SACRAMENTO KINGS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
BENCH: Davion Mitchell, Malik Monk, Chris Duarte, Sasha Vezenkov, Alex Len, JaVale McGee, Colby Jones, Trey Lyles, Kessler Edwards
TWO-WAY: Jalen Slawson, Jordan Ford, Keon Ellis
COACH: Mike Brown
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
BENCH: Patrick Beverley, Danny Green, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul Reed, Mo Bamba, Montrezl Harrell, Danuel House Jr., Jaden Springer, Furkan Korkmaz, Filip Petrusev
NO-SHOW: James Harden
TWO-WAY: Trequavion Smith, Azuolas Tubelis, Javonte Smart
PHOENIX SUNS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic
BENCH: Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen, Keita Bates-Diop, Yuta Watanabe, Drew Eubanks, Bol Bol, Jordan Goodwin, Nassir Little, Chimezie Metu, Damion Lee
TWO-WAY: Udoka Azubuike, Saben Lee
COACH: Frank Vogel
ORLANDO MAGIC ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
BENCH: Cole Anthony, Jett Howard, Anthony Black, Jonathan Isaac, Moritz Wagner, Joe Ingles, Garry Harris, Chuma Okeke, Caleb Houstan, Goga Bitadze
TWO-WAY: Kevon Harris, Admiral Schofield
TRAINING CAMP/EXHIBIT 10: Mac McClung, Brandon Williams, Trevelin Queen, Daeqwon Plowden
COACH: Jamal Mosley
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
BENCH: Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Ousmane Dieng, Aleksej Pokusevski, Jaylin Williams, Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, Davis Bertans, Kenrich Williams, Aaron Wiggins
TWO-WAY: Lindy Waters III, Keyontae Johnson, Olivier Sarr
COACH: Mark Daigneault
NEW YORK KNICKS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson
BENCH: Immanuel Quickley, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jericho Sims, Evan Fournier, Miles McBride, Dyan Arcidiacono, DaQuan Jeffries
TWO-WAY: Jacob Toppin, Dylan Windler, Nathan Knight
COACH: Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
BENCH: Jose Alvarado, Herbert Jones, Dyson Daniels, Naji Marshall, Larry Nance Jr., Kira Lewis Jr., Jordan Hawkins, E.J. Liddell, Cody Zeller
TWO-WAY: Dereon Seabron, Kaiser Gates
COACH: Willie Julius Green
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
BENCH: Shake Milton, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Troy Brown Jr., Kyle Anderson, Naz Reid, Jordan McLaughlin, Leonard Miller, Wendell Moore Jr., Josh Minott, Tyrese Martin
TWO-WAY: Jaylen Clark, Matt Ryan, Luka Garza
COACH: Christopher Chris Finch
UTAH JAZZ ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Jordan Clarkson, Talen Horton-Tucker, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Walker Kessler
BENCH: Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, Simone Fontecchio, Taylor Hendricks, Kelly Olynyk, Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, Kris Dunn, Luka Samanic, Omer Yurtseven
TWO-WAY: Josh Christopher, Johnny Juzang, Micah Potter
COACH: Will Hardy
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton
BENCH: Malcolm Brogdon, Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray, Jabari Walker, Robert Williams III, Moses Brown, Tounami Camara, Ish Wainright, Rayan Rupert
TWO-WAY: Skylar Mays, Ibou Badji, Justin Minaya
COACH: Chauncey Billups
WASHINGTON WIZARDS ROSTER for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford
BENCH: Delon Wright, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, Johnny Davis, Landry Shamet, Patrick Baldwin, Ryan Rollins, Anthony Gill
TWO-WAY: Jared Butler, John Butler Jr., Eugene Omoruyi
COACH: Wes Unseld Jr.
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