At least a half dozen teams will have begun training camp by Saturday so it's not too soon to wonder about the 2003-04 NBA season.

Does Kobe Bryant need to spend the next seven months playing or praying?

The Sonics haven't had a decent center since Jack Sikma. What took him so long to join the club as a coach and commit to helping those stiffs?

Should we be surprised that owner Bob Johnson is winning over the Charlotte market?

Did the Grizzlies get better than Golden State, Seattle and Houston?

Speaking of getting better, just who will lead these Grizzlies?

Did the Lakers or Timberwolves (see: T-wolves) have the better offseason?

How is it that Milwaukee got rid of Ray Allen, Sam Cassell and Glenn Robinson, and held on to Anthony Mason?