Atlanta Hawks

Last season: 40-42, lost to Miami in play-in tournament.

COACH: Quin Snyder (4th season with Hawks, 86-99, 12th season overall, 458-363).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Toronto.

DEPARTURES: G Kobe Bufkin, C Clint Capela, G Caris LeVert, G Terance Mann, G Garrison Matthews, F Larry Nance Jr., F Georges Niang, F David Roddy

ADDITIONS: G Nickeil Alexander-Walker, C N’Faly Dante, G Luke Kennard, C Kristaps Porzingis

BetMGM championship odds: 30-1.

What to expect

The Hawks have added help for point guard Trae Young, the reigning NBA assists leader, and his backcourt partner Dyson Daniels, last season’s most improved player and runner-up as top defensive player. The additions of Porzingis, Alexander-Walker and the sharp-shooting Kennard and the return of forward Jalen Johnson

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