The Miami Heat were the dominant headline at the beginning of last season, but this year there are several storylines to watch. The Knicks and Clippers look forward to new eras, while the Lakers may also be entering a new era — one in which they are surpassed by Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and the Clippers.
Of course, the Celtics have their own issues, as fans and pundits wonder yet again if Paul Pierce and Co. are too old to win it all again.
