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But the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics might have a little something to say about that soon.

What to expect: The defending Eastern Conference champions know their window for championships — at least with the roster as currently constructed — is now. Kyle Lowry is 37, Kevin Love is 35, and Jimmy Butler turned 34 last month as well. Tyler Herro led the team with 203 makes from beyond the arc last season, but the No. 2 and No. 3 Heat players in that department a year ago — Max Strus (197) and Gabe Vincent (117) — now play elsewhere.

Last season: 51-31, reached Eastern Conference playoffs, lost to New York Knicks in first round. What to expect: All-Star Donovan Mitchell's arrival accelerated the Cavs' rebuild and pushed them back into the postseason for the first time since 2018, when LeBron James headed to California. The good vibes didn't last, however, as the Cavs were bullied by the Knicks, who exposed Cleveland's biggest weaknesses — physicality, outside shooting and depth.

See how the latest news on Jarrett Allen's ankle injury impacts his status for the Cavs' season opener against the Nets.

The Cavs want to play quicker to boost their offense, but it's also imperative that they regularly get a total group effort on the defensive glass.

Last season: 51-31, reached Eastern Conference playoffs, lost to New York Knicks in first round. What to expect: All-Star Donovan Mitchell's arrival accelerated the Cavs' rebuild and pushed them back into the postseason for the first time since 2018, when LeBron James headed to California. The good vibes didn't last, however, as the Cavs were bullied by the Knicks, who exposed Cleveland's biggest weaknesses — physicality, outside shooting and depth.

Previewing the Heat, Hawks, Magic, Hornets and Wizards in the NBA Southeast Division.

Central Division teams are seeking to make amends after creating some unwanted NBA playoff history last season. Last season marked the first time that no Central Division team advanced at least as far as the conference semifinals since the league went to a 16-team playoff format in 1984. The Central Division’s combined 2-8 playoff record […]

The New York Knicks enter this season with their greatest expectations in a decade, featuring a young and hungry core that has lots to prove and lots of room for improvement. It is a team that received a wake-up call in its losing campaign in 2021-22 following a playoff berth.

The history of players leaving the modern Miami Heat is littered with disappointment. The Cleveland Cavaliers hope Max Strus is the exception.