ESPN.com: 2005 NBA PREVIEW

If Jason Kidd stays healthy, the Nets could come out of the East.

Season's Greetings

Doesn't matter if you've been naughty or nice, the Sports Guy's got a gift for you: his NBA preview. Part I | Part II

• Sheridan: The 10 biggest questions of the 2005-06 season
• Will Pierce, Marbury be traded? Our experts have answers
• Predictions: Division, conference, Finals winners | Awards
• Stein's Power Rankings: Who's ready for opening night?

• A preview of every team in Daily Dime style:

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Sheridan: Decoding David Stern
David Stern talks about the cultural implications of the league's new dress code and more.
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Stein: Somber start to season
The death of Jason Collier emphasizes the fragility of life and begins the NBA season on a somber note, writes Marc Stein.

Stein: Tough recovery for Amare
If Amare Stoudemire can return in four months from microfracture surgery, as the Suns hope, it will prove just how impressive he is, writes Marc Stein.

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NBA team previews
Atlantic Division
Boston Celtics	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
New Jersey Nets	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
New York Knicks	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Philadelphia 76ers	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Toronto Raptors	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Central Division
Chicago Bulls	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Cleveland Cavaliers	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Detroit Pistons	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Indiana Pacers	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Milwaukee Bucks	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Southeast Division
Atlanta Hawks	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Charlotte Bobcats	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Miami Heat	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Orlando Magic	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Washington Wizards	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Southwest Division
Dallas Mavericks	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Houston Rockets	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Memphis Grizzlies	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
New Orleans Hornets	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
San Antonio Spurs	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Minnesota Timberwolves	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Portland Trail Blazers	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Seattle SuperSonics	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Utah Jazz	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Los Angeles Clippers	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Los Angeles Lakers	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Phoenix Suns	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll
Sacramento Kings	Dime	Profiles	Schedule	Poll

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