With NBA training camps starting for every franchise, where do the teams stand?
Here are complete roster breakdowns for all 30 teams, along with the top storylines, decisions and questions to watch over the next few weeks. This includes the number of roster spots, guaranteed contracts, Exhibit 10s, two-ways and non-guaranteed deals.
Plus, at the bottom of this piece, we include an explanation on how two-ways and Exhibit 10s will work this season.
Depth chart key: 2 (Two-way) | N (Non-guaranteed) | E (Exhibit 10) | I (Injured) | P (Partial) | 10 = 10-day
Atlanta Hawks
Guaranteed contracts: 14
Exhibit 10 contracts: 4
Two-way contracts: 2
What to watch: Evan Turner at backup point guard
Atlanta's acquisition of Turner at the end of June for Kent Bazemore received little fanfare. However, Turner brings a veteran presence to the second-youngest team in the NBA, and he'll also act as a backup point guard to Trae Young. Last season with Portland, Turner played 48% of his possessions backing up Damian Lillard, with a career-high assist rate of 31.9%. Those minutes with Turner running the offense will be important if the Hawks make a surprise leap this season.
Boston Celtics
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 1
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: The inexperienced bench
After a rocky 2018-19, Boston's forwards -- Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward -- should have more defined roles, but that clarity comes at the expensive of reliable depth. Behind veterans Marcus Smart and Daniel Theis, the Celtics feature Carsen Edwards, Brad Wanamaker, Romeo Langford, Robert Williams, Grant Williams, Semi Ojeleye and Vincent Poirier. Those seven played a combined 124 NBA games in 2018-19. At least a couple of them need to stick for Boston to have a successful season.
Brooklyn Nets
Guaranteed: 15
Non/partial: 1
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 1
What to watch: Thin forward depth
This was already going to be a problem with Kevin Durant likely out for the entire season. Now Wilson Chandler is suspended for the first 25 games of the regular season for violating the anti-drug policy, while Rodions Kurucs was charged with assault in September. If the league suspends Kurucs, Brooklyn will be left with two-way player Henry Ellenson as the lone power forward on the bench. The Nets will be able to sign a 16th player to replace Chandler, though not until Nov. 2. (Since the roster is full, Lance Thomas, currently on a training camp contract, will need to be waived by the start of the season.)
Charlotte Hornets
Guaranteed: 13
Non/partial: 0
Exhibit 10: 5
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Malik Monk's role
This is a sink-or-swim season for Monk. He's either going to take advantage of the void left by the departure of Jeremy Lamb and become a consistent part of the rotation at shooting guard, or his stay in Charlotte could be short-lived. After averaging 18.5 minutes in 54 games before the All-Star break with 10.2 points per game, Monk played only 13.7 MPG after that. During those 19 games, he shot 34% from the field, 31.8% from 3 and posted 5 PPG. He has not shown much improvement since his rookie 2017-18 season with the Hornets.
Chicago Bulls
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 2
Exhibit 10: 2
Two-way: 1
What to watch: The future of Kris Dunn
Executive vice president John Paxson was direct about Dunn's status after last season, saying, "Kris is going to have the opportunity because he is under contract. But we understand as an organization that's a position that if we are to make a step in the right direction, that we are going to have to address. No beating around the bush on that one."
The Bulls went on to select Coby White at No. 7 in the draft before signing free agents Tomas Satoransky and Ryan Arcidiacono. Since coming to Chicago as part of the Jimmy Butler trade in 2017, Dunn has played in only 98 games (including 87 starts), missing 64 with various injuries. Dunn is in the final season of his contract, with a $5.3 million cap hit, and will become a restricted agent in 2020. Can he establish himself on this roster before July?
Cleveland Cavaliers
Guaranteed: 13
Non/partial: 3
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 1
What to watch: John Beilein's transition from college to pro
The honeymoon period known as the offseason is over for former Michigan coach John Beilein. Now Beilein and his new staff are tasked with a full rebuild that features three-first round picks from June along with Collin Sexton (No. 8 in 2018). How will Beilein balance developing the young players with finding time for veterans on expiring deals, including Matthew Dellavedova, Brandon Knight, Jordan Clarkson, Tristan Thompson and John Henson?
On top of all of that, Kevin Love is owed $120 million over the next four seasons. Will Love buy into what the organization is preaching or will the former All-Star ask for a change of scenery?
Dallas Mavericks
Guaranteed: 15
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: The return of Kristaps Porzingis
When we most recently saw Porzingis in game action, the All-Star was limping off the Madison Square Garden court in early February 2018. Since the injury, Porzingis has missed 109 games, found a new team in Dallas and signed a $158 million max contract. That deal is uninsurable if he suffers another injury to the same left knee.
Finances aside, there are unanswered questions heading into training camp: Can Porzingis return to the same franchise-level player we saw in New York? And can he mesh with Luka Doncic? If so, Dallas should compete for one of the final Western Conference playoff spots.
Denver Nuggets
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 3
Exhibit 10: 1
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Michael Porter Jr.
Porter once looked like a major X factor heading into the 2019-20 season, but then Denver traded for Jerami Grant and Porter missed the entire summer league with a left knee sprain. Porter is unlikely to crack the rotation on this deep roster, but there is still plenty of intrigue surrounding his training camp performance. If he can stay healthy and realize his potential, Denver could have a new ceiling.
Keep in mind that both Paul Millsap and Grant are free agents in 2020.
Detroit Pistons
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 2
Exhibit 10: 2
Two-way: 2
What to watch: The final roster spot
In theory, the competition for the final roster spot should come down to veteran Joe Johnson and journeyman big Christian Wood. Johnson has $220,000 in guaranteed money that will increase to $1.4 million if he is on the roster by Oct. 21, while the Wood contract has $822,000 in protection if he is on the roster opening night. And what happens if the Pistons elect to keep both players? Detroit would be faced with moving on from one of its young prospects (think Khyri Thomas).
Golden State Warriors
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 1
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: The new and untested bench
The Warriors' veteran depth was diminished when they lost Quinn Cook, Shaun Livingston, Andre Iguodala, Andrew Bogut and Jonas Jerebko. In 2018-19, those five players appeared in 290 regular-season games.
While veterans Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III are part of the new rotation, Golden State also will rely on five 2018 and 2019 draft picks: Jordan Poole, Omari Spellman, Jacob Evans, Eric Paschall and Alen Smailagic. Only Evans and Spellman have appeared in an NBA game (76 in total). The center position will also be tested early in the season now that Kevon Looney is starting following Willie Cauley-Stein's injury.
The Warriors do have an open roster spot, but they are not allowed to fill it because of the hard cap.
Houston Rockets
Guaranteed: 11
Non/partial: 6
Exhibit 10: 3
What to watch: The P.J. Tucker extension
Following Eric Gordon's $76 million contract extension, the attention now turns to the other starter, Tucker. While Houston was allowed to extend Gordon an extra four seasons, Tucker is eligible for only two additional years since the over-38 rule applies for a long-term deal. The Rockets have a few different options here:
Guarantee Tucker's full $7.96 million in 2020-21, similar to what the Clippers did with Lou Williams. Tucker has only $2.56 million protected currently.
Guarantee next season and add either an extra year at $11.4 million or two seasons for a total of $24 million
Do nothing and let Tucker play out his contract, likely making him disgruntled.
Because Tucker has two years left on his contract, Houston will have until Oct. 21 to extend him.
Indiana Pacers
Guaranteed: 15
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Malcolm Brogdon at point guard
Indiana has plenty of intriguing storylines heading into the preseason, including Victor Oladipo's recovery timeline, the frontcourt pairing of Myles Turner with Domantas Sabonis, and the new bench. But the focus here is on three questions surrounding Brogdon, a major offseason addition:
What's his comfort level at full-time point guard? According to Basketball-Reference.com data, Brogdon played 54%, 39% and 9% of all possessions at point guard, respectively, during his three seasons in Milwaukee.
What will his workload be? Brogdon has never averaged more than 30 MPG in his career.
Are there any lingering effects from a right foot injury that saw him miss a combined 21 regular-season and postseason games in 2018-19?
One positive is that the Pacers do have an insurance policy with T.J. McConnell and Aaron Holiday on the roster. Plus, the Pacers could play Brogdon off the ball if there is a learning curve in the early part of the season.
LA Clippers
Guaranteed: 14
Exhibit 10: 4
Two-way: 2
What to watch: The health of Paul George
Before the All-Star break, George was considered one of the MVP favorites. In those 56 games, he averaged a career-high 28.7 PPG, 45.3 FG%, 40.6 3PT%, 8 RPG and 4 APG. In 21 games after that, shoulder injuries hurt his efficiency.
Over the summer, he underwent surgery on both shoulders and is expected to return in late October or early November. The longer it takes George to return, the longer it might take for the new Clippers to find the right rhythm.
Los Angeles Lakers
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 1
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Dwight Howard
Here are how quickly things can change in the NBA. In 2017-18, Howard appeared in 81 games with Charlotte and averaged a double-double for a 14th consecutive season. Last season in Washington, Howard missed 73 games with an injury, got traded to Memphis in the offseason and was faced with the realization that his career might be over.
Now Howard is back with the Lakers after DeMarcus Cousins suffered a serious knee injury. He'll have to get used to what will likely be a reserve role. Howard is on a $2.6 million non-guaranteed contract, giving the Lakers the flexibility to cut ties if things do not work out.
Memphis Grizzlies
Guaranteed: 15
Non/partial: 2
Exhibit 10: 1
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Andre Iguodala
One strategy Memphis can take with the veteran forward is holding on to him for the next three months, hoping to extract the most value possible in a trade. Playing the waiting game could help, since many more trade options will be available after Dec. 15, when most restrictions are lifted. For example, the Lakers are unable to create a package for Iguodala at this time. However, the Clippers can put together a package of Mo Harkless, Jerome Robinson and multiple second-round picks before then.
Another option is to complete a buyout, which is the standard course of action for rebuilding teams that take on expiring contracts in exchange for draft picks. We saw that with the Hawks in recent offseasons after they traded for Jamal Crawford and Carmelo Anthony. But there's a lot more interest in Iguodala than there was in those two players.
Miami Heat
Guaranteed: 12
Non/partial: 2
Exhibit 10: 6
What to watch: The competition at backup shooting guard
Tyler Herro and KZ Okpala were both summer league standouts, with Herro emerging as a possible backup to star guard Jimmy Butler. The Heat do have Dion Waiters coming off the bench, but the veteran has missed 127 games since signing in 2016-17, most of them with a left ankle injury.
Miami might need to have Herro ready to contribute right away.
Milwaukee Bucks
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 1
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: The Giannis supermax
We are still far away from free agency, but Milwaukee is already facing questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo's $254 million supermax decision. Last month, GM Jon Horst was fined $50,000 for saying that the Bucks will offer Antetokounmpo the extension when he's eligible next summer, one year ahead of his 2021 free agency.
These questions about Antetokounmpo's future will follow him and the team around all season, and the noise will only get louder if Milwaukee falls short of expectations.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Guaranteed: 15
Non/partial: 1
Exhibit 10: 2
Two-way: 2
What to watch: A full season under head coach Ryan Saunders
After a tumultuous run with Tom Thibodeau and Jimmy Butler, the Wolves enter camp with Saunders as a full-time head coach, a healthy Robert Covington and a reshaped front office led by former Houston executive Gersson Rosas. Expect these three questions to be at the forefront during camp:
How do they reestablish the value of Andrew Wiggins?
Who is the fifth starter with Jeff Teague, Wiggins, Covington and Karl-Anthony Towns?
What about the final roster spot? Do they keep the non-guaranteed contract of Tyrone Wallace or cut/trade a player on a guaranteed contract (such as Treveon Graham)?
New Orleans Pelicans
Guaranteed: 13
Non/partial: 2
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Brandon Ingram
The best player not named Anthony Davis in the trade with the Lakers, Ingram underwent thoracic outlet decompression surgery last spring and missed the final 17 games of the season. Before the injury, he was on an incredibly efficient run, including nine games in February with 21.3 PPG, 50.4 FG%, 38.9 3PT%, 5.8 RPG and 3.1 APG.
Now he's in the final season of his rookie contract and remains extension-eligible until Oct. 21. Will New Orleans reach a deal with Ingram without seeing him on the court in a regular-season game, or will Ingram end up hitting restricted free agency in 2020?
New York Knicks
Guaranteed: 15
Exhibit 10: 4
Two-way: 1
What to watch: The role of Frank Ntilikina
The 2017 top-10 pick has become an afterthought for a rebuilding Knicks team. After playing 78 games his rookie season, Ntilikina appeared in only 43 last season while dealing with injuries. He could be the odd man out behind Dennis Smith Jr., Elfrid Payton, RJ Barrett, Damyean Dotson and Allonzo Trier.
But remember that Ntilikina is still only 21, and he's coming off a productive summer during which he helped lead France to a bronze medal in the World Cup. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his role, expect the Knicks to pick up the $6.2 million team option in the last year of his contract.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Guaranteed: 13
Non/partial: 2
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Chris Paul
This is not what Paul envisioned when he signed a four-year, $164 million contract with Houston last summer. Instead of playing for a championship, Paul is on an Oklahoma City team in transition. He will likely miss the playoffs for the first time since 2010 if he finishes the season on this roster.
The true test will come if Paul stays healthy and plays at an All-Star level early in the season. Would a team like Miami find a way to take on the $122 million left on Paul's contract? In the meantime, he is expected to serve in a mentorship role to 21-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Orlando Magic
Guaranteed: 13
Exhibit 10: 5
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Markelle Fultz
Since he was selected with the No. 1 pick in 2017, Fultz has appeared in 33 games while dealing with a right shoulder injury in consecutive seasons. Traded at the deadline, Fultz appeared in zero games with the Magic and remains a mystery heading into training camp.
If Fultz can fully recover and resemble the player that we saw in college at Washington, the Magic will have their point guard of the future, especially with D.J. Augustin hitting free agency in 2020. If not, Fultz's $12 million contract for next season could be a problem for Orlando.
Philadelphia 76ers
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 1
Exhibit 10: 3
Two-way: 2
What to watch: The learning curve with the new bench
Philadelphia has a loaded starting five and plenty of questions behind that group. The bench features newcomers (Trey Burke, Kyle O'Quinn and Raul Neto), rookies or near-rookies (Matisse Thybulle and Zhaire Smith), inexperienced contributors (Shake Milton and Jonah Bolden) and a few holdovers (Mike Scott, Furkan Korkmaz and James Ennis).
The X factor will be finding a young wing contributor. Smith and Thybulle have combined to play just six NBA games so far, but barring a trade, at least one them will need to make a positive impact in this rotation.
Phoenix Suns
Guaranteed: 15
Non/partial: 1
Exhibit 10: 2
Two-way: 1
What to watch: Deandre Ayton
While Luka Doncic and Trae Young were justifiably grabbing all the attention last season, No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton was quietly averaging 16.3 PPG and 10.2 RPG, with a 58.5 FG% in 71 games. The statistics might not jump out of the box score, but Ayton put together an All-Rookie-level season with nine different point guards running the show.
Now entering his second season, Ayton should experience some stability with Ricky Rubio at the point and Monty Williams as head coach. Will that help him have a second-year leap?
Portland Trail Blazers
Guaranteed: 14
Exhibit 10: 4
Two way: 1
What to watch: Anfernee Simons
After the first-day excitement of Zion Williamson's debut, Simons was the talk of summer league around the NBA. Though he played in only three games, Simons averaged 22 PPG with a 55.8 FG%, 64.7% 3PT%, 4.3 RPG and 1.7 APG.
With Evan Turner in Atlanta and Seth Curry in Dallas, Simons will have an opportunity to be part of the rotation this season. Will his Vegas performance be a prelude to a breakout year?
Sacramento Kings
Guaranteed: 14
Non/partial: 2
Exhibit 10: 2
Two-way: 2
There is a sense of optimism in Sacramento heading into training camp. Not only did the Kings win 39 games last season, but they also return a strong core with additional pieces in Cory Joseph, Trevor Ariza, Richaun Holmes and Dewayne Dedmon.
Now it is up to new coach Luke Walton and his staff to use these three weeks of training camp to come up with a rotation for this deep roster. Here are four topics to watch:
Finding minutes for Bogdan Bogdanovic with the first unit -- who is the odd man out?
Is Harrison Barnes the full-time power forward?
How much time will Marvin Bagley get as a small-ball 5?
What roles will Ariza and Joseph fill? Are they OK playing only 15-20 minutes a night?
San Antonio Spurs
Guaranteed: 15
Exhibit 10: 2
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Dejounte Murray
Murray's return is San Antonio's significant offseason addition. After appearing in 81 games in 2017-18, Murray missed all of last season when he tore his right ACL in a preseason game vs. Houston. Now cleared to play, the 22-year-old enters the final year of his rookie contract and joins a crowded backcourt that features Derrick White, Patty Mills and Bryn Forbes.
Murray appeared poised for a breakout season in 2018-19. This is an important preseason for him and the Spurs, especially since he's extension-eligible.
Toronto Raptors
Guaranteed: 12
Non/partial: 5
Exhibit 10: 3
What to watch: The bench of second-chance players
Toronto's bench was a strength last season, but the Raptors could use only smaller exceptions to fill out the roster this summer. They ended up with the undrafted Terence Davis and former first-round picks Stanley Johnson, Cameron Payne and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. They also brought back Patrick McCaw. Those five players -- along with Fred VanVleet and Serge Ibaka -- now form the nucleus of the Toronto bench. How many of them will flourish in a new situation?
Utah Jazz
Guaranteed: 12
Non/partial: 4
Exhibit 10: 2
Two-way: 2
What to watch: Bojan Bogdanovic at power forward
Don't let the 6-foot-8 frame fool you when it comes to Bogdanovic. Despite playing a majority of his minutes at the 3 in Indiana, Bogdanovic is equipped to play small-ball 4 in Utah, and that should be key to some of the Jazz's best lineups. Though it was a small sample of 26 regular-season games and 13 playoff contests, Bogdanovic logged 76% of his minutes at power forward after being acquired by Washington in 2017, per Basketball-Reference.com data.
Washington Wizards
Guaranteed: 13
Non/partial: 4
Exhibit 10: 2
Two-way: 1
What to watch: The lack of experience at point guard
Isaiah Thomas' recent thumb injury leaves Bradley Beal without a lot of help in the backcourt.
There's still an opportunity for Thomas to establish a role in Washington when he returns, but for now the Wizards are starting Ish Smith at the 1 with the undrafted Justin Robinson serving as his backup.
Exhibit 10s and two-ways
Since the Exhibit 10 contract was introduced in the 2017 collective bargaining agreement, there have been close to 300 players who have signed one, including 83 for this training camp. Last season, a record 128 players signed an Exhibit 10.
The deal is a win-win for teams and players. A player such as the Celtics' Tacko Fall will receive a bonus up to $50,000 (on top of his G League salary) if he signs a contract with Boston's affiliate in Maine upon being waived from the parent club. To receive the bonus, Fall must remain with his G League team for at least 60 days. The Celtics also have the right to convert the Fall contract to a two-way before the first day of the NBA regular season. And the benefit for hard-capped teams such as Golden State is that the $50,000 bonus does not count toward the tax apron.
Despite not having G League affiliates, Denver and Portland can still sign a player to an Exhibit 10 and convert the contract to a two-way, though that $50,000 bonus is not available.
While a player signed with an Exhibit 10 will likely be waived at the end of training camp, a two-way player is considered an extension of the roster. Consider how the Rockets handled two-ways last season:
When injuries decimated their depth, forward Danuel House was activated and received extended playing time. After extinguishing his 45 days of two-way service, House was sent back to Rio Grande before signing a rest-of-season contract in March. He eventually agreed to a three-year, $11.2 million contract with the Rockets in the offseason.
A player on a two-way also does not count toward the luxury tax. For example, the Nuggets are $979,000 below the tax and can have second-round pick Bol Bol on the roster for up to 67 days without counting his salary toward the apron. (That's the maximum 45 days plus four days before the start of G League training camp and an additional 18 when the season ends.) Bol can earn $79,568 in salary and an additional $5,075 for every day he is on the NBA roster. The maximum allowed is a projected $420,000.