Pelicans doubling down on oft-injured Zion Williamson as the Joe Dumars era begins
New Orleans Pelicans Last season: 21-61, last in the Southwest Division. COACH: Willie Green (5th season, 148-180). SEASON…
Celtics face new season with a revamped roster, no Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown leading the charge
Boston Celtics Last season: 61-21, lost to New York in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Joe Mazzulla (fourth season,…
Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury forces Pacers to find different winning combination
Indiana Pacers LAST SEASON: 50-32, lost to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals. COACH: Rick Carlisle (ninth season…
LaMelo Ball, Hornets look to stay healthy, reach playoffs for first time in 10 seasons
Charlotte Hornets Last season: 19-63. COACH: Charles Lee (2nd season with Hornets, 19-63 overall). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22…
Adding Norman Powell should provide scoring, and Heat hoping that’s a big spark this season
Miami Heat Last season: 37-45, lost to Cleveland in first round of playoffs. COACH: Erik Spoelstra (18th season,…
With balanced scoring, blossoming stars and strong depth, Magic have high expectations
Orlando Magic Last season: 41-41, lost to Boston in first round of playoffs. COACH: Jamahl Mosley (5th season,…
Washington’s extremely young core hasn’t yet produced a star, and the 2025 draft lottery didn’t help
Washington Wizards Last season: 18-64, missed playoffs. COACH: Brian Keefe (third season, 26-95). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at…
Nuggets’ new roster aims to give Jokic the support he needs for a title
DENVER NUGGETS Last season: 50-32, lost to Oklahoma City in the Western Conference semifinals. COACH: David Adelman (1st…
Damian Lillard is back, but `Dame Time’ will have to wait for the Trail Blazers.
Trail Blazers Last season: 36-46. COACH: Chauncey Billups (5th season, 117-211). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 25 vs. Orlando. DEPARTURES:…
Utah Jazz face steep climb out of Western Conference cellar following worst season in team history
Utah Jazz Last season: 17-65, missed playoffs. COACH: Will Hardy (4th season, 85-161). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs…
LeBron and Luka begin their first full year together with big ambitions for the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers Last season: 50-32, won Pacific Division, lost to Minnesota in the first round. COACH: JJ…
The Brooklyn Nets will be really young this season. Young teams don’t win very much
Brooklyn Nets Last season: 26-56, missed playoffs. COACH: Jordi Fernandez (2nd season, 26-56). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at…