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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics head into NBA title defense with something to prove

Boston Celtics Last season: 64-18, won NBA championship. COACH: Joe Mazzulla (third season, 121-43) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. New York Knicks.
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LeBron James returns for 22nd NBA season with Anthony Davis, new Lakers coach JJ Redick

Los Angeles Lakers Last season: 47-35, lost to Denver in first round. COACH: JJ Redick (first season, hired June 20) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Minnesota DEPARTURES: F Taurean Prince, G Spencer Dinwiddie.
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Utah Jazz focusing on developing rookies, second-year players heading into NBA season

Utah Jazz focusing on developing rookies, second-year players heading into NBA season

UTAH JAZZ Last season: 31-51, missed playoffs. COACH: Will Hardy (3rd season, 68-96). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Memphis. DEPARTURES: G Talen Horton-Tucker, G Kris Dunn, C Omer Yurtseven, F Luka Samanic.
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The Magic keep getting better and have no plans for that trend to cease

The Magic keep getting better and have no plans for that trend to cease

Orlando Magic Last season: 47-35, lost to Cleveland in first round of playoffs. COACH: Jamahl Mosley (4th season, 103-143). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Miami. DEPARTURES: G Markelle Fultz, F Joe Ingles, F Chuma Okeke.
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Rookie Zaccharie Risacher is key to Hawks' hopes for a playoff return with Trae Young still the star

Rookie Zaccharie Risacher is key to Hawks' hopes for a playoff return with Trae Young still the star

Atlanta Hawks Last season: 36-46, 10th in Eastern Conference. COACH: Quin Snyder (3rd season with Hawks, 11th overall, 418-321). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Brooklyn.
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Rockets look to return to playoffs in second season under Ime Udoka after 19-game jump in Year 1

Rockets look to return to playoffs in second season under Ime Udoka after 19-game jump in Year 1

Houston Rockets Last season: 41-41. COACH: Ime Udoka (Second season with Rockets, third season overall, 92-72). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 25 vs. Charlotte. DEPARTURES: C Boban Marjanovic, SF Reggie Bullock. ADDITIONS: G Reed Sheppard, F Thon Maker.
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Stephen Curry ready to lead Warriors back to the NBA playoffs with focus on another title run

Stephen Curry ready to lead Warriors back to the NBA playoffs with focus on another title run

Golden State Warriors Last season: Missed the playoffs as the 10th seed with a 46-36 record. COACH: Steve Kerr (11th season, 519-274). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Portland.
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The Grizzlies bank their NBA future on Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane

The Grizzlies bank their NBA future on Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane

Memphis Grizzlies Last season: 27-55, COACH: Taylor Jenkins (sixth season, 206-185). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 26 vs. Orlando. DEPARTURES: G Derrick Rose retired, F Ziaire Williams traded to Nets , F Yuta Watanabe back to Japan.
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Nuggets add Russell Westbrook at Nikola Jokic's urging as they chase their second NBA title

Nuggets add Russell Westbrook at Nikola Jokic's urging as they chase their second NBA title

Denver Nuggets Last season: 57-25, lost to Minnesota in second round of playoffs. COACH: Michael Malone (10th season with Nuggets, 12th overall, 507--398). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 vs. Oklahoma City.
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76ers expect Paul George to fit as missing championship piece next to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey

Philadelphia 76ers Last season: 47-35, lost to New York in first round COACH: Nick Nurse (2nd season with 76ers; 7th overall, 274-198) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs.
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