San Antonio Spurs

Last season: 34-48, 13th in Western Conference.

COACH: Mitch Johnson (1st season, 32-45, interim coach for Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Dallas.

DEPARTURES: PG Chris Paul, C Charles Bassey, G Malaki Branham, F Sandro Mamukelashvili, G Blake Wesley.

ADDITIONS: G Dylan Harper, C Luke Kornet, C Kelly Olynyk, F Carter Bryant, G Lindy Waters III, G David Jones Garcia.

BetMGM championship odds: 60-1.

What to expect

The Spurs were scrutinized for not having the playmakers needed to get the ball to Victor Wembanyama in his rookie season, but that will not be an issue this season. San Antonio traded for All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox in February and Stephon Castle became Rookie of the Year while developing into the team’s primary playmake

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