This offseason, Los Angeles Clippers two-way superstar wing Kawhi Leonard underwent another operation on his right knee.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will need all the reasons for motivation they can find to repeat as NBA champions.

In a different era, Boston could be the next dynasty. But those are difficult to build and maintain under the new CBA, which penalizes free spenders.

Ideally, a lineup has its superstar, a deferential co-star, a third star who owns his role, a fourth option and a fifth ...