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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.
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.
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.
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.

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.