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Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats

Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats

NBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million. Just three seasons ago, only two teams spent more than $160 million.

Magic host the Rockets to open season

Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Magic -3.5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic begin the season at home against the Houston Rockets.

Spurs open season at home against the Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Mavericks -3.5; over/under is 228 BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs host the Dallas Mavericks in the season opener.

Pacers host the Wizards to start season

Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Pacers -7.5; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers begin the season at home against the Washington Wizards.

Los Angeles hosts Portland for season opener

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Clippers -9.5; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers start the season at home against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Charlotte hosts Atlanta to tip off season

Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -3; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Charlotte Hornets open the season at home against the Atlanta Hawks.

Chicago begins season at home against Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Bulls -1; over/under is 228 BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Bulls open the season at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Memphis hosts New Orleans to start season

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Grizzlies -1.5; over/under is 228 BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans in the season opener.

Nets host the Cavaliers for season opener

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -2.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets begin the season at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Raptors start 2023-24 season at home against the Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -1; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Raptors host the Minnesota Timberwolves for the season opener.