Los Angeles Lakers Last season: 47-35, lost to Denver in first round. COACH: JJ Redick (first season, hired June 20) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Minnesota DEPARTURES: F Taurean Prince, G Spencer Dinwiddie. ADDITIONS: F Dalton Knecht, C Christian Koloko, G Bronny James. BetMGM championship odds: +4000 What to expect The Lakers are counting on
