Conspiracy Theories, Cap Space! and Crazy Russian Owners: A Look at the NBA's Atlantic Division

Well, it’s October, and that means four things: football, football, football, and baseball. But might it be time to add another? Because basketball’s coming. And while the majority of you are probably rhapsodizing about Drew Brees right now—or, more likely, bitching about having to sit through 12 hours of FAVRE this afternoon—NBA bloggers from around the internet are working up previews for their favorite teams, and we’re here to get you ready for basketball season. Or at least show you maniacal photos of Kevin Garnett like the one above.

With each of SB Nation’s team blogs preparing season previews for 2009, I’ll be putting together divisional previews, as well, highlighting stuff they've discussed, reveling in irrelevant quotes and anecdotes, and generally biding my time as NBA editor until the season finally begins in little less than a month.

In any case, enough prelude.We'll be updating this stream with scattered thoughts on the Atlantic Division for the rest of the day, so be sure to check back. And check out the team-by-team previews, as well, because they're excellent.