NBA Sure Things: Three days into new season, these nine things feel like guarantees

NBA Sure Things: Three days into new season, these nine things feel like guarantees

From Tyrese Maxey pacing the 76ers to Luka Dončić resting in LA, here is what you can safely bank on this season

NBA Sure Things: Maxey Leads Sixers, Morant-Lillard Fit and More

The NBA season has barely started, but several early storylines already look clear: Tyrese Maxey is best positioned to lead Philadelphia’s offense, Luka Dončić faces questions about whether he can follow through on his promises, and Portland’s Ja Morant–Damian Lillard pairing may be a difficult fit. The opening games also offered a reminder that Chet Holmgren’s critics may be overlooking his impact, while LaMelo Ball and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg a…