A pressure-packed NBA season is on the horizon.

From players in new situations to those needing to prove themselves, there's no shortage of storylines as basketball season tips off.

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With the NBA returning to NBC and Peacock for opening night on Oct. 21 and Prime Video added as a new partner, the league will have a different look in 2025-26.

Here are 10 players to keep an eye on this season:

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Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers

It's the first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers for Doncic, who has officially taken over the franchise. Despite LeBron James still being his teammate, it's clear that Doncic is both the future and the present for the Lakers. Af

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