Atlantic Division Preview Highlights Big Changes
The piece surveys the Miami Heat and New York Knicks rosters, coaches, and outlooks. It notes additions like Eddie Jones and Glen Rice, losses including Alonzo Mourning and Patrick Ewing, and projects final records around mid-50s wins for the Heat and Knicks’ post-Ewing era trajectory.
San Antonio Spurs Eye Title After Offseason Shakeup
Last season 53 29 eliminated 3 1 by Phoenix in first round. Coach Gregg Popovich fifth season 163 115. Added Derek Anderson Danny Ferry. Loss Mario Elie Felton Spencer. Strengths Duncan Robinson Elliott back. Weaknesses Duncan knee surgery Robinson aging Elliott fragile. Roadthrough LA not Portland.
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Caval
Mario Elie
Felton Spencer
New York
Jerome Kersey
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David Robinson
Anderson
Elie
Sean Elliott
Duncan
Robinson
Elliott
Terry Porter
Steve Kerr
Los Angeles
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Jerry Sloan
Jazz
Donyell Marshall
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Danny Manning
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Washington Union HS
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Howard Eisley
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Malone
Marshall
Starks
Eisley
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Utah
Hope Starks
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Chauncey Billups
Magic
Malik Sealy
Bobby Jackson
Sacramento
Kevin Garnett
Terrell Brandon
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Joe Smith
Glen Taylor
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Shawn Kemp
Cavaliers
Dale Davis
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Will Perdue
Erick Barkley
St. John's
Detlef Schrempf
Brian Grant
Miami
Jermaine O'Neal
Indiana
Gary Grant
Cleveland
Antonio Harvey
Kemp
Davis
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Rasheed Wallace
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Greg Anthony
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Greece
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