From the outer suburbs to the far reaches of the planet, basketball pundits are staking their ground on what the NBA season has in store for the Nets. Whether it's New York Newsday suggesting the Nets have a small window for success or the Contra Costa Times of California projecting Marcus Williams as rookie of the year, the consensus seems to be: good team, nice prospects but no parades in New Jersey or Brooklyn.
- A quick look at the new NBA season - Brian Mahoney - AP
- Time is now for a title run - Ken Berger - New York Newsday
- O'Neil, Miami Heat prepared to begin their championship defense - Dwaine Price - McClatchy Newspapers
- Eastern Conference Capsules - Joe Juliano - Philadelphia Inquirer
- Suns look to Stoudemire to bring home elusive title - Steve Ginsburg - Reuters
- Heat confident for new NBA season - BBC
- NBA previews - Marcus Thompson II - Contra Cosa Times
- The Ultimate Swingmen - Marcus Thompson II - Contra Cosa Times
- Eastern Conference Preview - Mark Heisler - Los Angeles Times