New rosters in the West? KAT contract? The under-the-radar concerns for NBA contenders

As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, ESPN's basketball insiders are examining the hidden challenges facing the league's top title contenders. Their analysis focuses on areas like new roster changes in the Western Conference and questions around Karl-Anthony Towns's contract.

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