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The Knicks, after finally advancing again in the playoffs, bring back a team that can do it again

The Knicks, after finally advancing again in the playoffs, bring back a team that can do it again

NEW YORK KNICKS Last season: 47-35, reached Eastern Conference semifinals. Coach: Tom Thibodeau (4th season with Knicks, 125-111; 12th season overall, 477-357).
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Nets leave turbulent times behind, seek playoff spot behind blossoming Bridges and healthy Simmons

Nets leave turbulent times behind, seek playoff spot behind blossoming Bridges and healthy Simmons

BROOKLYN NETS Last season: 45-37, lost to Philadelphia in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Coach: Jacque Vaughn (3rd season with Nets, 50-35; 6th season overall, 108-193).
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Pistons hope Cade Cunningham bounces back from injury-stunted season to lead young team to playoffs

Pistons hope Cade Cunningham bounces back from injury-stunted season to lead young team to playoffs

DETROIT PISTONS Last season: 17-65, missed playoffs.
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Suns build around Booker, Durant and Beal as they chase the first title in franchise history

Suns build around Booker, Durant and Beal as they chase the first title in franchise history

PHOENIX SUNS Last season: 45-37, reached Western Conference semifinals Coach: Frank Vogel (First season with Suns; 12th season overall, 431-389) What to expect: Mat Ishbia has been the owner of the Suns for less than a year, and there have already be
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Healthy LaMelo Ball, Hornets look to surprise the East, snap 7-year playoff drought

Healthy LaMelo Ball, Hornets look to surprise the East, snap 7-year playoff drought

CHARLOTTE HORNETS Last season: 27-55, missed playoffs. Coach: Steve Clifford (2nd season back with Hornets, 27-55; 10th season overall, 319-400).
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Celtics embracing championship expectations after shaking up roster during busy offseason

Celtics embracing championship expectations after shaking up roster during busy offseason

BOSTON CELTICS Last season: 57-25, lost to Heat in Eastern Conference finals.
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Pelicans enter the season with a healthy Zion Williamson and high hopes for playoff contention

Pelicans enter the season with a healthy Zion Williamson and high hopes for playoff contention

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS Last season: 42-40, capturing the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference. Lost to the Oklahoma Thunder in the Western Conference play-in.
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Quin Snyder hopes high-scoring Hawks, led by Trae Young, will decide to play defense

Quin Snyder hopes high-scoring Hawks, led by Trae Young, will decide to play defense

ATLANTA HAWKS Last season: 41-41, lost in six games to Boston in first round of playoffs after beating Miami in play-in tournament. Coach: Quin Snyder (2nd season with Hawks, 10-11; 10th season overall, 382-275).
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Lakers keep core around LeBron James, Anthony Davis after impressive run to conference finals

LOS ANGELES LAKERS Last season: 43-39, reached Western Conference finals Coach: Darvin Ham (2nd season with Lakers, 43-39) What to expect: After making several big changes to a struggling team at the last trade deadline and subsequently streaking int
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Indiana Pacers begin season chasing a playoff berth instead of biding time to rebuild

Indiana Pacers begin season chasing a playoff berth instead of biding time to rebuild

INDIANA PACERS Last season: 35-47, missed playoffs Coach: Rick Carlisle (7th season with Pacers, 241-251; 22nd season overall, 896-793 ) What to expect: All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton took one big step last season and another this summer at the FIB
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