Golden State Warriors

Last season: 48-34, lost to Minnesota in the Western Conference semifinals.

COACH: Steve Kerr (12th season, 567-308).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 at Lakers.

DEPARTURES: C Kevon Looney.

ADDITIONS: C Al Horford, G Seth Curry, G De’Anthony Melton, F Will Richard.

BetMGM championship odds: 28-1.

What to expect

The Warriors are determined to make another championship run with this group still intact: Kerr at the helm coaching Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.

They all realize the older players will need days off, so depth will be key to support Curry (37), Horford (39), Butler (36) and Green (35).

Butler brought immediate success to help turn last season around when he was acquired in February from Miami for Andrew Wiggins with the Warriors sitting in 10

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