The event returns for the first time in six years with preseason games between the Suns and Nets on Oct. 10 and Oct. 12.

All of the games count towards the 82-game regular-season standings, with the exception of the championship game. Teams that advance to the knockout round all receive a share of the roughly $18 million prize pool, with teams advancing the furthest getting the largest allotment.

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NBC's broadcast of the NBA tip-off was up 87% in viewers compared to last year and marked the season opener's biggest audience in more than a decade.

Gobert's teams have also ranked in the top 10 for defensive rating in each of the last five seasons, going back to his days with Utah. The 33-year-old center is a clear floor raiser on defense, and he deserves a spot on this list despite some regression.

SportsLine's Inside the Lines team and computer model locked in their top NBA props for Tuesday, including Devin Booker Over 3.5 rebounds

Giannis Antetokounmpo made exclusive NBA history following his 31-point, 20-rebound display in the Bucks' win over the Raptors on Friday.