Cleveland Cavaliers

Last season: 64-18, lost to Indiana in Eastern Conference semifinals.

COACH: Kenny Atkinson (2nd season with Cavaliers, 6th season overall, 182-208).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at New York Knicks.

DEPARTURES: G Javonte Green, G Ty Jerome, F Chuma Okeke, F Isaac Okoro

ADDITIONS: G Lonzo Ball, C Thomas Bryant, F Larry Nance Jr.

BetMGM championship odds: 7.5-1.

What to expect

The Cavaliers are one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. They were the top seed last season but were eliminated in five games by the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals. Donovan Mitchell has an even bigger chip on his shoulder this season to advance out of the second round for the first time in his nine-year NBA career and has a solid core with Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and D

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