Story lines to watch for in 2020-2021

In a couple weeks, the NBA season will kick off, meaning that we won't have to consistently see any football games. I know I've experienced a bit of football burnout, especially with my team barely in the playoff hunt. So, thank goodness the NBA is returning! Anyways, here are a few story lines to watch for in the upcoming NBA season.

• Will Kawhi Get Paid? With his teammate Paul George getting a four-year, $190 million extension, the question of whether Kawhi Leonard following suit arises. Is Steve Ballmer and company looking to keep the core together and tie a bunch of money to just two players or will it just be George in the new Inglewood arena? In any case, Kawhi's set to hit the market soon and he'll be demanding a great sum of money in his own right.
• Who'll Rule the East After Milwaukee? If Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves the Milwaukee Bucks and passes on his supermax contract, it'll be an interesting ride to see the aftermath. Not only will there be a Greek Freak watch, but it'll be a race to see who'll win the Eastern Conference. Will Brooklyn and their core of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving (and possibly James Harden) rule the East? Will Pat Riley bring Greek Freak to South Beach? Will Boston emerge with a growing star in Jayson Tatum? Will James Dolan finally come to his senses (probably not)? Keep an eye on the East and see what'll happen if Greek Freak leaves Milwaukee.
  
• What'll Happen With Houston? After Mike D'Antoni, Daryl Morey, and Russell Westbrook all left Houston, James Harden is left with John Wall. Wall isn't a bad player, it's just we haven't heard much from him in a while. Harden wants out of Houston and is eyeing destinations like Brooklyn. What'll happen with Houston after this season (or even during the season)?