24-Second Shot Clock: Burning Questions for the Upcoming NBA Season

By: Joe Cardoso

Opening day of the NBA season means so many different things to different people, those who gamble have parlays for days, fans have hope this is their year, and for me, new questions pop up. Can the Nuggets repeat? Is this Lakers team championship built? So with the scene being set I will take all 24 seconds of the shot clock and hit you with questions for the 2023-24 season. The answers will come soon enough. Ball is inbounded lets swing it around.

1. What will the Bucks do with its new dynamic duo?

2. What effect if any will the new “player rest” rules have on the season?

3. Will the twin towers in Minnesota work better this year, or is one of them (Kat) on the move soon?

4. Can the Cavs take another step and become a force in a packed east?

5. Can Tyler Hero be the 3rd piece for the Heat after a summer of rumors?

6. The Phoniex Suns big 3 is unlike any we have seen in terms of skill set, can they live up to the hype?

7. Did the Cletics do enough to get back to the finals?

8. Which team will surprise and be a LOT better than we think?

9. Who is the true starting PG for the Orlando Magic?

10. Are the Memphis Grizzles missing out on their window?

11. We have all heard the song before, but could THIS be the Clippers year?

12. The green light is real in DC just how many ppg will Jordan Poole average?

13. Will the In-Season Tournement be everything the league wants and will fans love it?

14. What drama will blowup a team’s season?

15. Do the Mavs have enough to be a real threat?

16. Who will have the better first season Chet or Victor?

17. Chris Paul on the Warriors means what for them?

18. Who will be the king of New York the Knicks or Nets?

19. Do the Nuggets have what it takes for title number 2?

20. Simple: What will Wemby do?

21. Do the Hornets have a game plan to improve yet?

22. Joel Embiid was the MVP last year, how does he do this year?

23. Can the Kings build off last year and do damage?

24. Where will James Harden end up?

Throughout the season I will check on this article and see what answers have popped up. With super teams and young sqauds gaining experince the NBA is in a great place. This season will not be short on storylines and Team NBS Media and myself are here for it. Make sure to subcribe to The Hoop Heads Podcast for more talk about the NBA. 1-second on the clock time to let it fly enjoy the games.