Ahead of the NBA's return on Tuesday evening, here are several key storylines to look out for during the 2025-26 season.

Will LeBron-Luka combination work for Lakers?

The most shocking moment of the previous NBA season came when Luka Doncic, one of the biggest stars in the league, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers by the Dallas Mavericks.

The stunning move, which saw the Mavs actively seek to trade away a 26-year-old superstar, created a blockbuster pairing of the Slovenian alongside the legendary LeBron James, who is embarking on his 23rd NBA campaign.

The mid-season move failed to pay off in last year's playoffs as the Lakers went down 4-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, but with head coach JJ Redick having had a full summer to work out how best to utilise the co

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