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Raptors leaning heavily on former top rookie Scottie Barnes as they begin rebuilding the roster

Toronto Raptors (H2 headline) Last season: 25-57, missed playoffs. COACH: Darko Rajakovic (2nd season, 25-57). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Cleveland. DEPARTURES: G Gary Trent Jr., F Jalen McDaniels.
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Rebuilding Nets face many challenges with rookie NBA coach, young roster and oft-injured Ben Simmons

Rebuilding Nets face many challenges with rookie NBA coach, young roster and oft-injured Ben Simmons

Brooklyn Nets Last season: 32-50, missed playoffs. COACH: Jordi Fernandez (1st season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Atlanta. DEPARTURES: G Mikal Bridges, G Lonnie Walker IV, G Dennis Smith Jr.
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Trail Blazers in the second year of their rebuilding project amid a 3-year NBA playoff drought

Trail Blazers in the second year of their rebuilding project amid a 3-year NBA playoff drought

Trail Blazers Last season: 21-61, missed the playoffs for the third straight year. COACH: Chauncey Billups (Fourth season with Portland, 81-165). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at home against the Golden State Warriors. DEPARTURES: G Malcolm Brogdan.
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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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