Last season: 49-33, lost to Oklahoma City 4-1 in Western Conference finals.

COACH: Chris Finch (6th season, 209-160).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Portland.

DEPARTURES: G Nickeil Alexander-Walker, C Luka Garza, F Josh Minott.

ADDITIONS: F Joan Beringer, G Johnny Juzang, C Rocco Zikarsky.

BetMGM championship odds: 13-1.

Having furthered their commitment to the core around superstar Anthony Edwards by re-signing Julius Randle and Naz Reid to remain the next two scorers in the pecking order, the Timberwolves are running back a team that reached the last two Western Conference finals. Edwards has vowed to raise his defensive intensity and ball-handling reliability after focusing over the summer on the complementary parts of his game in pursuit of an MVP award and most importantly the fran

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