NBA Camps Open: LeBron in Philadelphia, Kawhi Leonard Back in Toronto

NBA training camps opened this week with LeBron James adjusting to a new uniform in Philadelphia and Kawhi Leonard back with the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN's preseason survey answering a biggest-question for each of the league's 30 teams, published Sept. 29 (ESPN).

Monday's media day marked the formal opening of camp. The Philadelphia 76ers said "sacrifice" would be central to absorbing their offseason additions, according to comments the team gave ESPN, as James works to find his role on a retooled roster.

How is Philadelphia adjusting to LeBron James?

James arrives in Philadelphia as one of several veterans testing a new fit this fall. The 76ers' emphasis on "sacrifice" reflects a roster now built around integrating a longtime superstar with existing personnel, the team told ESPN. The outlet's survey did not specify a starting lineup or minutes plan for James heading into the regular season.

What does Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto mean for the Raptors?

Leonard is back with the Raptors after a trade that sent forward Brandon Ingram to the LA Clippers, according to ESPN. Ingram, described by ESPN as "a key return in the Kawhi trade," will miss time after Achilles and heel surgery, the outlet reported. Separately, the Clippers "apologize[d] to fans" and said they intend to move past an investigation tied to Leonard's Los Angeles tenure, according to ESPN's report.

Which players raised contract questions at media day?

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said he is eager for a new deal, telling reporters, "I want to play here," ESPN reported. The Washington Wizards said guard-forward Davis would hold off on extension talks until next season, according to the outlet. New York's camp opens with added off-court momentum: the team released single-game tickets this month after ending its championship drought, HTT News reported (HTT News).

How are Denver, Boston and Minnesota handling roster shifts?

Nikola Jokic "left no doubt" about his future, saying he intends to re-sign with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN. In Boston, Jayson Tatum said he feels "comfortable" leading a Celtics roster reshaped after a trade involving Jaylen Brown, ESPN reported. In Minnesota, Anthony Edwards said he is glad to cede point-guard duties to a teammate identified by ESPN as Ball, allowing him to focus more on defense.

What injuries or setbacks are teams tracking entering the season?

Beyond Ingram's surgery, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said he is "ready to go" as the team tries to rebound from what ESPN described as a "gap year." New Orleans forward Zion Williamson enters his eighth NBA season saying he is "not where I want to be," according to the Associated Press comments cited in ESPN's report. In Oklahoma City, the Thunder said they are taking the "same approach" to the season rather than fixating on division rival San Antonio, per ESPN.

ESPN's full team-by-team survey, including questions for all 30 franchises, is available on its site.