Today, we're settling some of the biggest debates of the NBA silly season with a game of "Which Happens First?" We start in the Lone Star State, where three superstars are on a collision course. Who delivers a title to Texas first: the alien, Victor Wembanyama, in San Antonio; the rookie phenom, Cooper Flagg, in Dallas; or the veteran scorer, Kevin Durant, in Houston? We break down each player's timeline, supporting cast, and potential, with our panel questioning if Cooper Flagg is even in the same tier as the other two.
Then, we turn our attention to the record books. Which seemingly unbreakable record will fall first: Steph Curry's all-time three-point mark or John Stockton's legendary assist total? Matt Moore makes a compelling case for why one of these records is so preposterous it may never be touched.
Finally, we look at the league's aging contenders. Which win-now team will be forced to hit the reset button and start a rebuild first: the Golden State Warriors, the LA Clippers, or the Miami Heat? We also check in on the stagnant restricted free agent market and predict whether stars like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey will sign a new deal or be forced to take the qualifying offer.