Nearly a month into the 2024-25 season, we’re nearing the end of the NBA’s adjustment period, a stretch of season-opening games in which we give new faces in new places a little grace.
Now that almost 20 percent of the season has elapsed, it’s fair to judge how well players like Paul George, Klay Thompson and others are faring on their new teams. We have larger samples for some than others, as George, in particular, missed a good chunk of time after ending the preseason with a hyperextended knee.
At the very least, we’ve now got a sense of how well each of these guys fit with their teammates, along with some early answers to preseason questions about roles and chemistry.