Claimed as the most prestigious free agent class in the history of the NBA, this season will serve as a stepping stone to what we may see for the next decade. This free agent class consisted of future hall of famers; including Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Carlos Boozer, Amar’e Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Ray Allen, Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, and David Lee.

As this season will provide many same faces in new places, the league could go into some deep changes as a result of the re-shuffling. These changes could lead to dynasties being formed.

“The Decision” aired on ESPN in the summer where Lebron James announced where he would play for the following years. He announced he would join the Miami Heat with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh already on the roster.

This move made the world wonder how dominant this team could potentially become. The Miami Heat acquired three of the most coveted free agents in the game of basketball in order to win a championship.

Although there are questions at point guard and center, experts believe this team could win the next four championships, making them a dynasty. However this task will not be easy because they will need to improve the defense. Also there will be plenty of teams with much to prove.

Although the Orlando Magic did not make too many changes, they will want to prove that they are still one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Lead by Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic are still hungry to win a championship after falling short in 2009.

Longing for more change were the Boston Celtics, the most prestigious team in basketball. They went out and acquired Shaquille O’neal, a four-time championship winner, and Delonte West from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Marked as the “last run”, many people predict this will be the last year Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett will be together. The Celtics will be hungry to win one final championship before a potential breakout. Many believe this team is an underdog to do very well this season.

The Chicago Bulls had a very busy offseason acquiring the work horse power forward Carlos Boozer and sharpshooter Kyle Korver. The Bulls have quickly developing Derrick Rose at the point and competitor Joakim Noah at the Center position.

When Boozer comes back from a hand injury, the Bulls could go deep into the playoffs if Boozer and Rose can connect.

The East has two perennial powers, the Heat and the Celtics, that could challenge the defending champions from winning three straight championships.

The West is always very competitive and is headlined with the defending champion Lakers. The Lakers also made some significant moves that could definitely help them.

They signed Steve Blake, high percentage shooter from Portland, and also signed Matt Barnes from the Orlando Magic. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol will be back to attempt a three-peat.

The Dallas Mavericks did not make too many big moves beside signing Tyson Chandler, a rebounding machine, and resigning Brendan Haywood. They will do very well in the regular season again, but as always the big question will be whether they can compete in the playoffs.

Then comes the youngest, but most talented team in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder have three superstars in the making: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Jeff Green. Last year the Thunder took the mighty Lakers to six games and Bryant said that the Thunder were one of toughest oppositions of the postseason. If the Thunder can grow and build upon last season, they could compete with the Lakers at the top.

The final team that could pose a threat is the Utah Jazz. Although they lost their big man, Boozer, they did add another big man in Al Jefferson. With a great point guard in Derron Williams, the Jazz could challenge the Lakers in the regular season, however may not be as fortunate in the postseason.

In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Heat and Celtics will probably meet in a great series. In the West, the Lakers and Jazz may battle it out.  The finals could show a meeting between Heat and the Lakers. In the end, the Lakers will most likely prevail one last time to win three straight championships. However, look for the Heat to do very well in the future.