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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.

Tyronn Lue and the Clippers will once again try to keep Kawhi Leonard healthy for a NBA playoff run

Los Angeles Clippers Last season: 51-31, lost to Dallas in the first round of the playoffs. COACH: Tyronn Lue (5th season with Clippers, 9th season overall, 312-217). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Phoenix.
Heat hopes for the season will hinge on Adebayo and Butler once again

Heat hopes for the season will hinge on Adebayo and Butler once again

Miami Heat MIAMI (AP) — Last season: 46-36, lost to Boston in first round of playoffs. COACH: Erik Spoelstra (17th season, 750-527). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Orlando. DEPARTURES: F Caleb Martin, G Patty Mills, G Delon Wright, F Orlando Robinson.
LaMelo Ball and the Hornets look to snap 8-year NBA playoff drought under new coach Charles Lee

LaMelo Ball and the Hornets look to snap 8-year NBA playoff drought under new coach Charles Lee

Charlotte Hornets Last season: 21-61, missed playoff for eight straight season COACH: Charles Lee (first-time NBA head coach, hired May 9). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Houston. DEPARTURES: F Davis Bertans, F Aleksej Pokusevski, G Bryce McGowens.
Wizards look to be more competitive with Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole and addition of Jonas Valanciunas

Wizards look to be more competitive with Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole and addition of Jonas Valanciunas

Washington Wizards Last season: 15-67, 14th in the Eastern Conference. COACH: Brian Keefe (2nd season, 8-31). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 vs. Boston.
The Kings look to get back to the playoffs after falling short in play-in last season

The Kings look to get back to the playoffs after falling short in play-in last season

Sacramento Kings Last season: 46-36, lost to New Orleans in play-in tournament. COACH: Mike Brown (3rd season with Kings, 11th season overall, 441-286-527). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 vs. Minnesota.
Zion Williamson and the Pelicans aim for first NBA playoff success, with Dejounte Murray's help

Zion Williamson and the Pelicans aim for first NBA playoff success, with Dejounte Murray's help

New Orleans Pelicans Last season: 49-33, lost to Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs. COACH: Willie Green (fourth season, 127-119) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Chicago Bulls.
T-wolves seek quick pivot from Towns trade to maintain last season's NBA conference finals momentum

T-wolves seek quick pivot from Towns trade to maintain last season's NBA conference finals momentum

Minnesota Timberwolves Last season: 56-26, lost to Dallas 4-1 in the Western Conference finals. COACH: Chris Finch (fifth season, 160-127). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Los Angeles Lakers.
The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend

The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend

It was a few minutes after Denver’s reign as NBA champion had come to an end last spring.
Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as Carter and Billups enter basketball's Hall of Fame

Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as Carter and Billups enter basketball's Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The stage was filled with Laker greats when Jerry West made history Sunday night by becoming the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.