Basketball

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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