What happened: Miami's Giannis Antetokounmpo visits Milwaukee on Jan. 28. Portland's Ja Morant returns to Memphis on Feb. 6, followed by Minnesota's LaMelo Ball in Charlotte on Feb. 15.
Why it matters: The dates turn three offseason moves into marquee games on the upcoming regular-season calendar. Each matchup brings a former franchise star back to his previous home market for the first time.
By the numbers: The returns are evenly spaced: nine days separate Jan. 28 from Feb. 6, and another nine separate Feb. 6 from Feb. 15.
What to watch: Crowd receptions and roster availability will shape each reunion as the dates approach.