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Other notable return dates:
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Although all the focus will be on Anthony Davis returning to New Orleans equalling compelling will be when Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart return to the Staples Center on January 3.
There you have it — the most anticipated return dates of former players coming back to their original clubs this season. Clearly, Russell Westbrook will be the hottest ticket in OKC, but many will be excited to welcome Jerami Grant back to the Peake too. The jury remains out on how Paul George will be received and like I noted it won’t be surprising if it’s a mixed crowd reaction.
Mark these dates down in your calendar and keep an eye on the elite teams as some of their young assets could end up sporting an OKC Thunder jersey if Sam Presti elects to trade some of the expiring contracts, veteran players or package draft picks in order to continue the rebuild.