Los Angeles Clippers

Last season: 50-32, lost to Denver in first round of playoffs.

COACH: Tyronn Lue (7th season, 234-166).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Utah.

DEPARTURES: G Norman Powell, G Amir Coffey, G Ben Simmons, G Patty Mills, C Drew Eubanks.

ADDITIONS: G Bradley Beal, G Chris Paul, F John Collins, C Brook Lopez, C Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

BetMGM championship odds: 20-1.

What to expect

The Clippers retooled the roster by signing veteran big man Brook Lopez and trading for John Collins to back up Ivica Zubac. They added former All-Star Bradley Beal and brought back Chris Paul to bolster the backcourt. With an aging roster, the team is chasing a title rather than building a long-term future. They've lost in the first round of the playoffs for three years running and will be look

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