NBA fans are about to get some reality-style content from Netflix's "Starting 5," a behind-the-scenes look at an NBA season from the perspectives of Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum.

And that got us thinking: Which of the league's 30 organizations would make good subjects for a documentary look at a team like Max's "Hard Knocks"?

The NFL reality series has been around for over 20 years, and it's given us tons of drama, comedy and general entertainment.

Of course, the value of each season has a lot to do with its subject. Big personalities, a little intra-organizational turmoil and high expectations can all be good for the formula. So, we'll be looking at similar ingredients for the exercise below.

Denver Nuggets

Courtesy of ESPN's Zach Lowe, we already know about one potential storyline for an inside look at the Denver Nuggets.

"There are rumblings," Lowe recently said on his podcast. "Rumblings! That the coaching staff and front office, or at least the head coach and the front office, aren't exactly seeing eye to eye in Denver, to a degree even unusual for the NBA."

Chalk that up to the loss of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the front office's insistence on developing young players, head coach Michael Malone's trust in veterans or some combination of all of the above. Whatever the case, a little friction is good for TV.

But that's not the only reason Denver would make a good subject.

The Nuggets have the best player in the world in Nikola Jokić, who's been able to maintain some level of mystery around his non-basketball life. An opportunity to get to know the three-time MVP better would be a selling point.

There's also Russell Westbrook, who's still looking for a steady role after a half-decade odyssey playing for four different teams post-Oklahoma City. Jamal Murray, who agreed to a contract extension just a few days ago, deserves a behind-the-scenes look. There's also fan-favorite Aaron Gordon, podcast vet Michael Porter Jr. and a handful of young players trying to make their names for a team that recently won a title.

In other words, there's a lot to explore here.

—Andy Bailey

Minnesota Timberwolves

The obvious hook here is Edwards. He's one of the subjects of Netflix's "Starting 5." He gave a genuinely good performance as Kermit Wilts in the Adam Sandler movie, "Hustle." Cameras couldn't help but find him throughout Team USA's run to gold in Paris. And for most of his career, he's been one of the league's most consistently entertaining interviews.

The case for the Minnesota Timberwolves goes beyond Ant, though.

At this point, Rudy Gobert is probably worthy of his own documentary. The hate-to-love ratio for him has been bizarrely out of whack for years, and it would be interesting to get his perspective on one of the NBA's unexplainable phenomena. Gobert's tackled the subject online, but it needs a deeper look.

There's also Karl-Anthony Towns, who's also had to fend off plenty of virtual slings and arrows over the years. There's Mike Conley, who may be grappling with NBA mortality as he approaches the end of his career. Joe Ingles is one of the league's best trash talkers and funniest characters. The adoration of the entire state of Minnesota for Naz Reid is a topic worth exploring.

And oh, how about the drama over who even owns the team? The legal battle between incumbent Glen Taylor and would-be purchasers Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore could provide enough fodder for its own series.

There are more than enough storylines here for a compelling season of television.

—Andy Bailey

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks will be much less compelling behind the scenes when they're unlikely to fire a head coach this year. Then again, can we really guarantee that? Doc Rivers is a pretty divisive head coach, and even if his job is safe, we could potentially get some epic moments from him throwing players under the bus, refusing to include Milwaukee's cast of youngsters in the rotation or just generally pissing off the stars with his staggering patterns.

There is also a swan-song vibe to this team. Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez are all entering or in their mid-30s. Middleton is coming off dual-ankle surgeries. The Bucks are trying to develop some kids while contending. They don't have the assets or flexibility to readily make in-season adjustments. What happens if things go wrong? Or when they hit their first rough patch?

Beyond that, it would be cool to peek behind the curtain of how Lillard is continuing to adjust off the court. Giannis Antetokounmpo also feels like someone who would play it up for the cameras—in a good way. Do we get footage of team personnel escorting him off the practice court at 2 a.m. following a game on the second end of a back-to back?

If nothing else, the stakes for this team are high. And dealing with what could be some semblance of finality—Lopez, Bobby Portis and Middleton (player option) will be free agents in 2025–would make for a tantalizing watch.

—Dan Favale

Oklahoma City Thunder

It takes only one group postgame interview for you realize the Oklahoma City Thunder are fun as hell. Why wouldn't we want extra time with this team?

The checklist of things to watch for is endless. Do we get a glimpse into how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assembles his pregame fits? How do his teammates react to the most outrageous ones?

Sign me up for a segment on Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams explaining what "rizz" is to head coach Mark Daigneault. And I 100 percent need to see Alex Caruso and Lu Dort guarding each other in practice—or, in tandem with Isaiah Hartenstein and Cason Wallace, discussing how they plan to ruin the existence of 29 other offenses.

Which Thunder player has the best pregame playlist? Who is secretly obsessed with mid-2000s emo? (And why is it Kenrich Williams?)

Then, of course, there's the Sam Presti of it all. Give me as much time in both the draft-days and trade-deadline war rooms as humanly possible. What do negotiations with other teams even look like?

Does Presti cast some sort of spell that bends the other side of the phone to his will? Does he have a 900-page PDF file with all of Oklahoma City's inbound draft picks keyed up on a 1,000-inch monitor? Does he have a stock photo montage of all the Thunder's assets back-stopped by LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" playing 24/7/365 over the practice facility's sound system. I need to know. Frankly, we all do.

—Dan Favale

Los Angeles Lakers

Love or hate the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James; they're very watchable.

Be it to hate on who they are or to get the inside look at one of the greatest players of all time, put the Lakers on the NBA version of "Hard Knocks."

Forget James the elder; Bronny James would be the draw. How does the former USC Trojan adapt to life in the NBA alongside his 39-year-old father? How's the dynamic between James, James and the rest of his teammates?

Add the dynamic of JJ Redick in his very first training camp as a coach (jumping straight from the broadcast booth and playing career without any bench experience), and the Lakers will be a force or a disaster (it feels like there is no middle ground).

—Eric Pincus

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers executed some of the most significant moves this summer, landing Paul George in free agency. The team comes into the season with high expectations and a spotty postseason track record of first- or second-round exits in the last seven years.

In a city that isn't shy in voicing its displeasure, the NBA version of "Hard Knocks" is a must.

The Sixers have plenty of personalities. Joel Embiid has a great sense of humor and doesn't hesitate to share his big personality. Paul George is a podcast veteran. Others like Kyle Lowry, Reggie Jackson, and Andre Drummond are fearless when speaking their minds. Even rookie Jared McCain has a vast social media following. Add in young star Tyrese Maxey on a new max contract and others like Kelly Oubre Jr., Caleb Martin, and rookie Adem Bona (another great personality), and this show needs to be made into a reality.

—Eric Pincus

Miami Heat

Imagine a front-row seat to view the genius of Erik Spoelstra, the unrelenting competitiveness of Jimmy Butler and Miami's commitment to being, in Pat Riley's words, the "hardest-working, best conditioned, most professional, unselfish, toughest, meanest, nastiest team in the NBA."

Already, you're intrigued, right? Well, the potential plot lines go well beyond that, too.

How about Bam Adebayo working to increase his offensive arsenal now that he's paid mega-max money? Is this the offseason when he finally expands his shooting range? Because that's a potentially big problem for the rest of the basketball world if it is.

What about Tyler Herro's attempt to relaunch his once rising star? The Heat had chances to ship him out for more proven producers, but they trusted his talent and bought into his potential. If he can reward that trust, Miami might be in business.

Then, there's Terry Rozier, who had his initial partial-season run with the Heat upended by a nagging neck injury. There was an opportunity cost in acquiring him when they did, but they clearly think he's worth it. If he can be the one who finally unlocks this team's half-court offense, their wager will be worth it.

And those are just the headliners. Scan further down the list and there's the ongoing development of Nikola Jović and Jamie Jaquez Jr., plus the integration of rookie first-rounder Kel'el Ware. There's Haywood Highsmith climbing up the pecking order following his new contract (and Caleb Martin's exit), and then the race among the roster's "others" to become this franchise's latest diamond-in-the-rough success story.

Throw in the Bahamas as an aesthetically pleasing backdrop, and you have all the makings of a can't-miss viewing experience.

—Zach Buckley

Golden State Warriors

It'd be a stretch to call the Warriors unrecognizable after Klay Thompson's offseason departure. Having said that, the vibes in Dubs Country will clearly be different now that Stephen Curry no longer has his partner-in-splash.

There are plenty of moving parts in Golden State, and the clock is already ticking for coach Steve Kerr to solve this puzzle. Getting an inside look at his process of figuring things out on the fly would be fascinating on his own.

There's much more going on here, though.

Sticking a camera (or even just a microphone) in Draymond Green's face is almost always a good idea (for entertainment purposes, at least). Former lottery picks Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody have contract extensions to try to earn. Sophomores-to-be Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis both seem poised for role expansions, so how are they handling the weight of these new expectations?

Elsewhere, there are three established pros attempting to hit the ground running in Golden State's read-and-react system. Between Kyle Anderson's IQ, Buddy Hield's sharpshooting and De'Anthony Melton's versatility, each seems like a system fit on paper, but how does it look in practice? We're eager to find out.

Finally, where do Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney fit in all of this? Wiggins was instrumental to the Warriors' last championship run, while Looney has been a part of three title teams. Yet, their positions within the franchise have never felt less certain. Find a fake trade involving Golden State from the last six months, and there's a chance at least one of them is part of the outgoing package.

As an added bonus, any lull in the action could be filled with as many bonkers Curry shots as needed. Who doesn't want to watch that?

—Zach Buckley

Chicago Bulls

We're getting at least three episodes' worth of content out of the Zach LaVine situation alone. Who's not going to be fascinated as the Chicago Bulls, finally attempting a rebuild after years of mediocrity, try to convince suitors to take back the three years and $138 million left on the two-time All-Star's deal?

You can just imagine the tension of LaVine reporting to training camp, trying to prove he's healthy and knowing a divorce is coming as soon as a suitable offer emerges.

More broadly, the Bulls have that "car crash you can't look away from" quality that makes for compelling viewing. Extension-eligible Josh Giddey has everything to prove to a fan base that would probably rather have seen the Bulls get back draft equity for Alex Caruso. Patrick Williams has to justify his own $90 million extension. Coby White, last year's breakout star, stands to see his role limited by Giddey's arrival.

Competing agendas. Simmering unrest. The potential for upheaval. It's all here.

Perhaps most importantly, behind-the-scenes access could finally reveal the origins of Nikola Vučević's allergy to shooting free throws.

—Zach Buckley

New York Knicks

Admit it, you want to know what Tom Thibodeau's training camps and in-season practices look like.

You know the league's hardest-driving head coach requires maximum effort at all times, but what does that actually mean on a day-to-day basis? Does Thibs force Josh Hart to spend entire workouts wearing one of those speed-training parachutes so he runs even harder during games? Does he demand Deuce McBride finish every practice with an hour of nonstop sprinting just in case he needs to play him 40-plus minutes every night for three weeks straight, as was the case last year?

Then there's the Villanova angle, now made even more interesting by Mikal Bridges' arrival. The four former Wildcats on New York's roster have such history and apparently genuine camaraderie that their interactions are bound to be endearing. Who wouldn't want to watch Jalen Brunson force his college buds to pick up the bill for dinner because he took a pay cut so they could all play together?

The Knicks are in pursuit of an Eastern Conference crown, they're led by one of the most distinct coaching personalities around and the added pressure of the franchise's big-market status and historical legacy only ups the dramatic stakes.

—Zach Buckley