NBA Season 97/98

NBA Season 97/98

Michael Jordan and his team Chicago Bulls are going to try, from Friday October 30^th 1997, to win a sixth title, in spite of the Pippen's foot's injured which makes him unavailable until January 1998 and the approximate form de Rodman !

Western Conference

DALLAS MAVERICKS

1996-97 : 24 v - 58 d (4^th Center-West Division).
Departures : D. Harper et E. O'Bannon (Orlando), S. Danilovic (K. Bologne).
Arrivals : D. Scott (Orlando), H. Davis (Toronto), C, Anstey (Rookie #18), B. Wells (R.#35), J. Allen (Denver), R. Freeman (R.).
Probable starting lineup :   14. R. Pack (PG)
                                             20. E. Strickland (G)
                                              4. M. Finley (G/F)
                                             45. A.C. Green (F)
                                             44. S. Bradley (C).
Bunch's key players : 7. D. Scott (F); 40. K. Thomas (PF); 24. H. Davis (G).
And also : 52. S. Walker (F); 11. C. Antsey (C); 6. Kh. Reeves (G); 55. A. Caldwell (F/C); 13. M. Muursepp (F); 43. R. Freeman (G); 10. J. Allen (G).
Coach : Jim Cleamons (2^nd season).

DENVER NUGGETS

1996-97 : 21 v - 61 d (5^th Center-West Division).
Departures : A. McDyess (Phoenix), E. Johnson (Milwaukee), V. Askew (Portland), T. Hammonds, S. Marciulionis (arrêt), B. Thompson (lraklis, GRE), J. Allen (Dallas), K. Smith (New Jersey).
Arrivals : S. Douglas (Cleveland), D. Garrett (Minnesota), E. Williams (Boston), J. Newman et J. Woll (Milwaukee), P. Lauderdale (Atlanta), S. Scheffler (Seattle), T. Battie (R. #5), D. Fortson (R. #10), B. Jackson (R. #23), E. Washington (R. #47).
Probable starting lineup :      12. S. Douglas (PG)
                                                 23. B. Stith (G)
                                                 20. L. Ellis (F)
                                                 32. E. Willlams (PF)
                                                 21. D. Garrett (PF).
Bunch's key players : 5. A. Goldwire (PG); 4. T. Battie (F/C); 22. J. Newman (F).
And also : 15. D. Fortson (F); 13. B. Jackson (PG); 17. J. Wolf (PF); 25. G. Zidek (C); 30. P. Lauderdale (C); S. Scheffler (PF); 14. E. Washington (G).
Coach : Bill Hanzlik (l^st season).

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

1996-97 : 30 v - 52 d (7^th Pacific Division).
Departures : C. Mullin (Indiana), S. Burrell (Chicago), A. DeClercq (Boston), L. Roc (Malaga), M. Price (Orlando), M. Booker (Milwaukee).
Arrivals : D. Ferrell et E. Dampier (Indiana), B. Shaw et D. Vaughn (Orlando), D. Simpkins (Chicago), A. Foyle (R. #8).
Probable starting lineup :       11. B.J. Armstrong (PG)
                                                 15. L. Sprewell (G)
                                                   3. D. Marshall (F)
                                                 32. J. Smith (PF)
                                               50. F. Spencer (C)
Bunch's key players : 35. E. Dampier (C); 12. B. Cotes (PG); 20. B. Shaw (G).
And also : 31. A. Foyle (PF); 33. D. Ferrell (F); 8. D. Simpkins (PF); 52. T. Fuller (PF); 45. J. Koncak (C); 22. R. Owes (PF); 42. D. Vaughn (PF).
Coach : P. J. Carlesimo (l^st season).

HOUSTON ROCKETS

1996-97 : 57 v - 25 d (2^nd Center-West Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat Minnesota at 1^st round (3-0), Seattle at 2^nd (4-3), loose vs Utah in Conference Finals (2-4).
Departures : S. Mack (Vancouver), S. Threatt, C. Jones.
Arrivals : R. Rhodes (R. #24), S. Zwikker (R. #30).
Probable starting lineup :      12. M. Maloney (PG)
                                                 22. C. Drexler (G)
                                                 17. M. Elle (G/F)
                                                   4. C. Barkley (PF)
                                                 34. H. Olajuwon (C).
Bunch's key players : 42. K. Willis (PF); 20. B. Price (PG); 8. Ed. Johnson (G).
And also : 1. R. Rhodes (G/F); 15. E. Davis (G); 50. M. Bullard (F); 32. O. Harrington (PF); 3. R. Livingston (G); 43. S. Zwikker (C).
Coach : Rudy Tomjanovich (7^tn season).

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

1996-97 : 36 v - 46 d (15^th Pacific Division).
PLAY-OFF : lost vs Utah at 1^st round (0-3).
Departures : T. Dehere (Sacramento), M. Sealy (Detroit), C. Outlaw (Orlando), S. Roberts (Minnesota), D. Schintzius.
Arrivals : J. Robinson et S. Vrankovic (Minnesota), K. Closs (Norwich, ABA), M. Taylor (R. #14), J. Collins (R. #37).
Probable starting lineup :      15. D. Martin (G)
                                                 31. B. Barry (PG)
                                                 54. R. Rodgers (F)
                                                 35. L. Vaught (PF)
                                                 55. L. Wright (PF).
Bunch's key players : 7. L. Murray (F); 11. S. Vrankovic (PF); 52. E. Piatkowski (G/F).
And also : 26. Ja. Robinson (G); 23 M. Talyor (F); 24. P. Richardson (PG); 32. J. Collins (G); 33. K. Closs J^r (C); 00. K. Duckworth (C).
Coach : Bill Fitch (4^th season).

LOS ANGELES LAKERS

1996-97 : 56 v - 26 d (2^nd Pacific Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat Portland at 1^st round (3-1), lost vs Utah au 2^nd round (1-4).
Departures : T. Knight (Boston), J. Kersey (Seattle), B. Scott (Panathinaïkos), G. McCloud (Phoenix).
Arrivals : R. Fox (Boston), J. Barry (Atlanta), M. Bennett (Yakima, CBA), S. Sheals (R.).
Probable starting lineup :      9. N. Van Exel (PG)
                                                 6. E. Jones (G/F)
                                             17. R. Fox (F)
                                             41. E. Campbell (PF)(PF)
                                               34. S. O'Neal (C).
Bunch's key players : 8. K. Bryant (G/F); 5. R. Horry (F); 2. D. Fisher (PG).
And also : 45. S. Rooks (C); 20. J. Barry (G); 43. C. Blount (F); 24. S. Seals (G); 23. M. Bennett (F).
Coach : Del Harris (4^th season).

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

1996-97 : 40 v - 42 d (3^rd Center-West Division).
PLAY-OFF : lost at l^st round vs Houston (0-3).
Departures : D. Garrett (Denver), J. Robinson et S. Vrankovic (LA Clippers).
Arrivals : C. Rozier (Toronto), M. Fish (Miami), S. Roberts (LA Clippers), P. Grant (R. #20).
Probable starting lineup :       3. S. Marbury (PG)
                                                 5. D. West (G)
                                               21. K. Garnett (F)
                                             24. T. Gugliotta (PF)
                                             53. S. Roberts (C).
Bunch's key players : 43. C. Carr (G); 30. T. Porter (G); 42. S. Mitchell (F).
And also : 40. P. Grant (PF); 44. C. Parks (PF); 22. C. Rozier (F/C); 15. B. Curley (PF); 50. M. Fish (PF); 10. S. Heal (PG); 31. R. Jordan (G); 6. D. Wheat (PG); 4. M. Williams (G).
Coach : Flip Saunders (3^rd season).

PHOENIX SUNS

1996-97 : 40 v - 42 d (4^st Pacific Division).
PLAY-OFF : lost at l^st round vs Seattle (2-3).
Departures : W. Tisdale, W. Person et T. Dumas (Cleveland), M. Brown (Reggio de Calabre).
Arrivals : A. McDyess (Denver), C. Robinson (Portland), G. McCloud (LA Lakers), T. Chambers (Charlotte), S. Jackson (R. #43), S. Dirden (R.).
Probable starting lineup :     32. J. Kidd (PG)
                                                 7. K. Johnson (PG)
                                                 3. R. Chapman (G)
                                               30. C. Robinson (F)
                                               18. J. " Hot Rod " Williams (C).
Bunch's key players : 15. D. Manning (F); 2. M. Bryant (PF); 1. C. Ceballos (F); 34. A. McDyess (PF); 24. T. Chambers (F/C).
And also : 21. G. McCloud (G); 13. S. Nash (PG); 40. L. Meyer (PF); 17. H. Llamas (PF); 4. S. Jackson (G/F); 12. S. Dirden (G).
Coach : Danny Ainge (2^nd season).

PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

1996-97 : 49 v - 33 d (3^rd Pacific Division).
PLAY-OFF : lost at l^st round vs Lakers (1-3).
Departures : C. Dudley (New York), C. Robinson (Phoenix), R. Robinson (Detroit), M. Butler (Cleveland).
Arrivals : B. Grant (Sacramento), V. Askew (Denver), J. Crotty (Miami), K. Cato (R. #15), AI. Williams (R. #48).
Probable starting lineup :        7. K. Anderson (PG)
                                                 34. I. Rider (G)
                                                 44. B. Grant (PF)
                                                 30. R. Wallace (F)
                                                 11. A. Sabonis (C).
Bunch's key players : 33. G. Trent (PF); 2. S. Augmon (G); 12. J. Crotty (PG); 17. V. Askew (F).
And also : 31. K. Cato (C); 5. J. O'Neal (F); 19. S. Higgins (G/F); 53. A. Lister (C); 21. AI. Williams (G); 10. D. Wingfield (F).
Coach : Mike Dunleavy (1^st season).

SACRAMENTO KINGS

1996-97 : 34 v - 48 d (6^th Pacific Division).
Departures : B. Grant (Portland), T. Edney (Boston), D. Causwell (Miami).
Arrivals : T. Dehere (LA Clippers), L. Funderburke (PauOrthez), S. King (Dallas), Olivier Saint Jean (R. #11), A. Johnson (R. #40).
Probable starting lineup :       7. B. Hurley (PG)
                                                 2. M. Richmond (G)
                                                 4. C. Williamson (F/C)
                                               34. M. Smith (F)
                                                 0. O. Polynice (C).
Bunch's key players : 30. B. Owens (PF); 3. M. Abdul-Rauf (PG); 9, O. Saint Jean (G/F, FRA).
And also : 24. T. Dehere (G); 51. L. Funderburke (F); 35. K. Gamble (G/F); 20. J. Grayer (G/F); 10. A. Johnson (G); 33. K. Salvadori (C); 22. L. Simmons (F).
Coach : Eddie Jordan (2^nd season).

SAN ANTONIO SPURS

1996-97 : 20 v - 62 d (6^th Center-West Division).
Departures : D. Wilkins (T. Bologne), G. Anderson (Atlanta), V. Maxwell, J. Feick (Milwaukee).
Arrivals : T. Duncan (R. #1).
Probable starting lineup :     6. A. Johnson (PG)
                                             15. V. Del Negro (G)
                                             32. S. Elliott (F)
                                             21. T. Duncan (PF)
                                             50. D. Robinson (C).
Bunch's key players : 41. W. Perdue (C); 45 C. Person (F); 7. C. Herrera (PF); 2. Ja. Jackson (G).
And also : 1. C. Alexander (PG); 3. M. Williams (F); 4. R. Geary (PG); 31. M. Rose (F) ; 54. Ch. Smith (F).
Coach : Gregg Popovich (2^th season).

SEATTLE SONICS

1996-97 : 57 v - 25 d (l^st Pacific Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat Phoenix at l^st round (3-2) and lost at 2^nd vs Houston (3-4).
Departures : S. Kemp (Cleveland), T. Cummings (Philadelphia), S. Scheffler (Denver), G. Graham (Cleveland).
Arrivals : V. Baker (Milwaukee), J. Kersey (LA Lakers), S. Howard (Utah), D. Ellis (Denver), G. Anthony at A. Williams (Vancouver), J. Cotton (R. #33).
Probable starting lineup :       20. G. Payton (PG)
                                                 33. H. Hawkins (G)
                                                 11. D. Schrempf (F)
                                                 42. V. Baker (PF)
                                                 22. J. Mcllvaine (C).
Bunch's key players : 14. S. Perkins (PF); 10. N. McMillan (G); 7. J. Kersey (F); 2. G. Anthony (PG).
And also : 13. E. Snow (G); 3. C. Ehlo (G); 4. J. Cotton (G); 9. D. Ellis (G/F); 44. S. Howard (F); 15. A. Williams (F); 25. D. Wingate (G/F).
Coach : George Karl (7^th season).

UTAH JAZZ

1996-97 : 64 v - 88 d (1^st Center-West Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat LA Clippers at 1^st round (3-0), LA Lakers at 2^nd (4-1), Houston in Conference Finals (4-2), lost
vs Chicago in NBA Finals (2-4).
Departures : S. Howard (Seattle).
Arrivals : J. Vaughn (R. #27), T. Hudson (R.).
Probable starting lineup :       12. J. Stockton (PG)
                                                 14. J. Hornacek (G)
                                                   3. B. Russell (F)
                                                 32. K. Malone (PF)
                                                 00. G. Ostertag (C).
Bunch's key players : 10. H. Eisley (PG); 55. A. Carr (PF); 40. S. Anderson (F); 31. A. Keefe (PF).
And also : 11. J. Vaughn (PG); 44. G. Foster (C); 25. T. Hudson (PG); 34. C. Morris (F).
Coach : Jerry Sloan (10^th season).

VANCOUVER GRIZZLIES

1996-97 : 14 v- 68 d (7^th Center-West Division).
Departures : G. Anthony et A. Williams (Seattle), L. Moten (Papagou, GRE).
Arrivals : O. Thorpe (Detroit), M. Brown (Portland), I. Newbill (Atlanta), T. Massenburg (New Jersey), A. Daniels (R. #4), S. Mack (Houston).
Probable starting lineup :     33. A. Daniels (PG)
                                                 1. A. Peeler (G)
                                                 3. S. Abdur-Rahim (F)
                                               10. O. Thorpe (F/C)
                                               50. B. Reeves (C).
Bunch's key players : 11. L. Mayberry (PG); 44. T. Massenburg (G); 5. Ch. Robinson (G); 23. P. Chilcutt (F).
And also : 5. S. Mack (F); 9. G. Lynch (F); 30. BI. Edwards (G); 32. D. Edwards (F); 4. M. Brown (G); 40. I. Newbill (PF).
Coach : Brian Hill (l^st season).

Eastern Conference

ATLANTA HAWKS

1996-97 : 56 v - 26 d (2^nd Central Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat Detroit at 1^st round (3-2), lost at 2^nd vs Chicago (1-4).
Departures : H. James (Cleveland), J. Barry (LA Lakers), I. Newbill (Vancouver), P. Lauderdale (Denver), D. Hancock.
Arrivals : G. Anderson (San Antonio), C. Brown (Milwaukee), M. Steigenga (Chicago), A. Miller (Pistoia, ITA), E. Gray (R. #22), C. Crawford (R. #51).
Probable starting lineup :      10. M. Blaylock (PG)
                                                 8. St. Smith (G)
                                                 33. T. Corbin (F)
                                                 32. C. Laettner (PF)
                                                 55. Mutombo (C).
Bunch's key players : 44. A. Henderson (F); 22. E. Gray (G); 5, E, Recasner (G).
And also : 3. K. Norman (F); 0. G. Anderson (PF); 52. C. Brown (PF); 46. C. Crawford (PF); 2. A. Miller (PF); 6. M. Steigenga (F).
Coach : Lennie Wilkens (5^th season).

BOSTON CELTICS

1996-97 : 15 v - 67 d (7^th Atlantic Division).
Departures : D. Wesley (Charlotte), R. Fox (LA Lakers), E. Williams (Denver), D. Radja (Panathinaïkos), T. Day (Miami), M. Hawkins (Olympiakos), M. Conlon (T. Bologne), F. Brickowski, A. Lister (Portland), B. Szabo.
Arrivals : T. Knight (LA Lakers), T. Edney (Sacramento), A. DeClercq (Golden State), B. Bowen (Miami), C. Billups (R. #3), R. Mercer (R. #6), R. Rogers (Vancouver), D. Jones et W. McCarty (New York), J. Thomas (R. #25).
Probable starting lineup :     11. D. Barros (PG)
                                                 5. R. Mercer (G)
                                                 0. W. McCarty (F)
                                                 8. A. Walker (PF)
                                               40. T. Knight (C).
Bunch's key players : 20. T. Edney (PG); 4. C. Billups (PG); 44. R. Rogers (PF); 45. A. DeClercq (G/C); 7. D. Brown (G); 29. P. Ellison (F).
And also : 12. B. Bowen (F); 9. G.. Minor (G/F); 13. D. Jones (F); 55. J. Thomas (PF).
Coach : Rick Pitino (l^st season).

CHARLOTTE HORNETS

1996-97 : 54 v - 28 d (3^rd Central Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat at l^st round vs New York (0-3).
Departures : R. Pierce, T. Smith (Vitoria, ESP), R. Addison (PAOK Salonique), M. Rose, D. Royal.
Arrivals : D. Wesley (Boston), B. Phills (Cleveland), J.R. Reid (Paris SG), C. Beck (Sioux Falls, CBA), T. Farmer (Miami), D. Mee (Gravelines).
Probable starting lineup :        4. D. Wesley (PG)
                                                  13. B. Phills (G)
                                                  41. G. Rice (F)
                                                  14. A. Mason (PF)
                                                  12. V. Divac (C).
Bunch's key players : 30. D. Curry (G); 00. T. Delk (PG); 1. T. Bogues (PG).
And also : 52. M. Geiger (C); 7. J.R. Reid (PF); 15. C. Beck (PG); 8. T. Farmer (F); 5. D. Mee (G); 32. T. Williams (F).
Coach : Dave Cowens (2^nd season).

CHICAGO BULLS

1996-97 : 69 v - 13 d (l^st Central Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat Washington at l^st round (3-0), Atlanta at 2^nd (4-1), Miami in Conference Finals (4-1) and Utah in NBA Finals (4-2).
Departures : B. Williams (Detroit), R. Parish (arrêt), D. Simpkins (Golden State), M. Steigenga (Atlanta).
Arrivals : J. Kleine (New Jersey), S. Burrell (Golden State), R. LaRue (Connecticut, CBA), K. Booth (R. #28).
Probable starting lineup :         9. R. Harper (PG)
                                                 23. M. Jordan (G)
                                                 33. S. Pippen (F)
                                                 91. D. Rodman (PF)
                                                 13. L. Longley (C, AUS).
Bunch's key players : 7. T. Kukoc (G/F, CRO); 25. S. Kerr (G).
And also : 35. J. Caffey (F); 30. J. Buechler (G/F); 53. J. Kleine (C); 34. B. Wennington (C, CAN); 22. K. Booth (G); 1. R. Brown (PG); 24, S. Burrell (G/F); 5. R. LaRue (G).
Coach : Phil Jackson (9^th season).

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

1996-97 : 42 v - 40 d (5^th Central Division).
Departures : T. Brandon (Milwaukee), C. Mills (New York), B. Phills (Charlotte), T. Hill (Milwaukee), M. West (Indiana), R. Geary (San Antonio), A. Lang.
Arrivals : S. Kemp (Seattle), H. James (Atlanta), T. Dumas et W. Person (Phoenix), M. Butler (Portland), G. Graham (Denver), D. Anderson (R. #13), B. Knight (R. #16), C. Henderson (R. #45).
Probable starting lineup :     23. D. Anderson (G)
                                                 3. B Sura (G)
                                               35. D. Ferry (PF)
                                                 4. S. Kemp (PF)
                                               11. Z. Ilgauskas (C).
Bunch's key players : 52. V. Potapenko (PF); 32. H. James (F); 1. W. Person (G/F).
And also : 12. B. Knight (PG); 33. D. Marshall (F); 45. C. Henderson (F); 6. M. Butler (G); 27. T. Dumas (G); 20. G. Graham (G); 44. S. Scott (PF).
Coach : Mike Fratello (5^th season).

DETROIT PISTONS

1996-97 : 54 v - 48 d (4^th Central Division).
PLAY-OFF : lost at l^st round vs Atlanta (2-3).
Departures : T. Mills (Miami), O. Thorpe (Vancouver), M. Curry (Milwaukee), L. Green.
Arrivals : B. Williams (Chicago), Ru. Robinson (Portland), A. Amaya (Washington), M. Sealy (LA Clippers), S. Pollard (R. #19).
Probable starting lineup :       01. L. Hunter (PG)
                                                 04. J. Dumars (G)
                                                 33. G. Hill (F)
                                                 42. T. Ratliff (C)
                                                   8. B. Williams (PF).
Bunch's key players : 14. M. Sealy (G/F); 23. A. McKie (G); 43. G. Long (PF); 44. R. Mahorn (PF).
And also : 13. Je. Williams (F); 52. D. Reid (PF); 31. S. Pollard (C); 32. A. Amaya (PF); 10. R. Robinson (G).
Coach : Doug Collins (3^rd season).

INDIANA PACERS

1996-97 : 39 v - 43 d (6^th Central Division).
Departures : D. Ferrell et E. Dampier (Golden State), L. Thompson, D. Ham (Washington), Br. Scott (Vitoria).
Arrivals : C. Mullin (Golden State), M. West (Cleveland), A. Croshere (R. #12).
Probable starting lineup :      13. M. Jackson (PG)
                                                 31. R. Miller (G)
                                                 17. C. Mullin (F)
                                                 32. D. Davis (PF).
                                                 45. R. Smits (C).
Bunch's key players : 33. A. Davis (PF); 44. A. Croshere (PF); 5. J. Rose (G/F).
And also : 41. M. West (C); 4. T. Best (PG); 20. F. Hoiberg (G); 55. T. Lindeman (C); 9. D. McKey (PF); 3. H. Workman (PG).
Coach : Larry Bird (l^st season).

MIAMI HEAT

1996-97 : 61 v - 21 d (l^st Atlantic Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat Orlando at l^st round (3-2), New York at 2^nd (4-3), lost vs Chicago in Conference Finals (1-4).
Departures : J. Crotty (Portland), E. Pinckney (arrêt), B. Bowen (Boston).
Arrivals : T. Mills (Detroit), E. Murdock (T. Bologne), T. Day (Boston), D. Causwell (Sacramento), B. Davis (Phoenix), M. Huckaby (Casetti, A 2 Italia), Ch. C Smith (R. #26).
Probable starting lineup :      10. T. Hardaway (PG)
                                                 21. V. Lenard (G)
                                                 24. J. Mashburn (F)
                                                 42. P.J. Brown (PF)
                                                 33. A. Mourning (C).
Bunch's key players : 6. T. Mills (F); 9. D. Majerle (G); 54. E. Pinckney (PF); 8. I. Austin (PF).
And also : 5. E. Murdock (PG); 2. K. Askins (G/F); 14. Ch. C Smith (G); 30. M. Strickland (F); 11. T. Day (G/F); 31. D. Causwell (PF); 43. B. Davis (F); 12. M. Huckaby (G); 35. W. Anderson (G/F).
Coach : Pat Riley (3^rd season).

MILWAUKEE BUCKS

1996-97 : 33 v - 49 d (7^th Central Division).
Departures : V. Baker (Seattle), S. Douglas, J. Newman et J. Wolf (Denver), C. Brown (Atlanta), D. Wood.
Arrivals : T. Brandon (Cleveland), M. Booker (Golden State), E. Johnson (Denver), T. Hill (Cleveland), M. Curry (Detroit), T. Breaux (Vancouver), J. Nord-gaard (Boca Juniors, ARG), J. Feick (Malaga ESP), J. Honeycutt (R. #39).
Probable starting lineup :    7. T. Brandon (PG)
                                             34. R. Allen (G)
                                             13. G. Robinson (F)
                                             42. T. Hill (PF)
                                             40. E. Johnson (C).
Bunch's key players : 5. E. Perry (G); 10. A. Gilliam (PF); 12. M. Curry (G/F); 22. T. Breaux (F).
And also: 3. M. Booker (PG); 28. And. Lang (C); 55. A. Earl (C); 11. J. Felck (PF); 25. J. Honeycutt (F); 9. J. Nord-gaard (F).
Coach : Chris Ford (2^nd season).

NEW JERSEY NETS

1996-97 : 26 v - 56 d (5^th Atlantic Division).
Departures : J. Jackson et E. Montross (Philadelphie), J. Kleine (Chicago), T. Massenburg (Vancouver), X. McDaniel, R. Williams.
Arrivals : D. McLean, M. Cage et L. Harris (Philadelphie), K. Smlth (Denver), K. Van Horn (R. #2).
Probable starting lineup :       10. S. Cassell (PG)
                                                 30. K. Kittles (G)
                                                 13. K. Gill (F)
                                                 44. K. Van Horn (PF)
                                                 55. Ja. Williams (PF)
Bunch's key players : 15. C. Gatling (F); 02. D. Benoit (F); 21. K. Edwards (G); 45. M. Cage (PF).
And also : 12. L. Harris (G); 33. Y. Dare (C); 54. J. Haley (C); 11. S. Henson (PG); 24. D. McLean (F); 07. K. Smith (PG).
Coach : John Callpari (2^nd season).

NEW YORK KNICKS

1996-97 : 57 v - 25 d (2^nd Atlantic Division).
PLAY-OFF : defeat Charlotte at l^st round (3-0), lost at 2^nd vs Miami (3-4).
Departures : D. Jones, W. McCarty, J. Thomas et S. Brooks (Boston).
Arrivals : C. Dudley (Portland), C. Mills (Boston), P. Myers (Cantu. ITA).
Probable starting lineup :        1. C. Childs (PG)
                                                 20. A. Houston (G)
                                                   2. L. Johnson (F)
                                                 34. C. Oakley (PF)
                                                 33. P. Ewing (C).
Bunch's key players : 24. C. Mills (F); 3. J. Starks (G); 21. C. Ward (PG); 14. C. Dudley (C); 52. Bu. Williams (PF).
And also : 32. Her. Williams (PF); 8. P. Myers (G/F).
Coach : Jeff Van Gundy (3^rd season).

ORLANDO MAGIC

1996-97 : 45 v-37 d (3^rd Atlantic Division).
PLAY-OFF : lost at l^st round vs Miami (2-3).
Departures : D. Scott (Dallas), B. Shaw et D. Vaughn (Golden State), A. McCaskill.
Arrivals : D. Harper (Dallas), M. Price (Golden State), C. Outlaw (LA Clippers), T. Kempton (San Antonio), J. Taylor (R. #17), J. Lawson (R. #42).
Probable starting lineup :       12. D. Harper (PG)
                                                   1. A. Hardaway (G)
                                                 25. N. Anderson (F)
                                                 54. Horce Grant (PF)
                                                    4. R. Seikaly (C).
Bunch's key players : M. Price (PG); 10. D. Armstrong (G); 33. D. Strong (PF); 21. G. Wilkins (G/F).
And also : 9. T. Kempton (PF); 45, C. Outlaw (PF); 17. J. Taylor (F); 8. J. Lawson (PF); 11. B. Evans (F); 24. D. Schayes (C).
Coach : Chuck Daly (l^st season).

PHILADELPHIA SIXERS

1996-97 : 22 v - 60 d (6^th Atlantic Division).
Departures : M. Cage, D. McLean et L. Harris (New Jersey), A. Caldwell (Dallas), M. Bradtke, M. Hendrickson, F. King.
Arrivals : J. Jackson et E. Montross (New Jersey), T. Cummings (Seattle), T. Thomas (R. #7), A. Parker (R. #21), M. Mille (R. #34).
Probable starting lineup :        3. A. Iverson (PG)
                                                 22. J. Jackson (G)
                                                 42. J. Stackhouse (G)
                                                 44. D. Coleman (PF)
                                                 00. E. Montross (C)).
Bunch's key players : 35. C. Weatherspooon (F); 1. T. Thomas (F); 7. M. Davis (G/F).
And also : 55. Sc. Williams (PF); 34. T. Cummings (PF); 20. M. Mille (G); 11. D. Overton (G); 12. A. Parker v; 5. D. Phelps (G); 23. R. Walters (G).
Coach : Larry Brown (l^st season).

TORONTO RAPTORS

1996-97 : 30 v - 52 d (8^th Central Division).
Departures : H. Davis (Dallas), O. Miller, C. Rozier (Minnesota), J. Long.
Arrivals : J. Wallace (New York), T. McGrady (R. #9).
Probable starting lineup :       20. D. Stoudamire (PG)
                                                 13. D. Christie (F)
                                                 42. Wa. Williams (G/F)
                                                 21. M. Camby (PF)
                                                   3. Z. Tabak (C).
Bunch's key players : 54. P. Jones (PF); 1. T. McGrady (G/F); 44. J. Wallace (PF).
And also: 34. C. Rogers (PF); 31. S. Respert (G); 24. R. Slater (PF); 40. E. Stokes (C); 4. S. Wright (PF).
Coach : Darrel Walker (2^nd season).

WASHINGTON WIZARDS

1996-97 : 42 v - 38 d (4^th Atlantic Division).
PLAY-OFF : lost at l^st round vs Chicago (0-3).
Departures : A. Amaya (Detroit), G. Nickerson (Rome).
Arrivals : D. Ham (Indiana), E. Leckner (Vancouver), G. Shammgod (R. #46).
Probable starting lineup :     1. R. Strickland (PG)
                                             40. C. Cheaney (G)
                                               5. J. Howard (F)
                                               4. C. Webber (PF)
                                             77. G. Muresan (C).
Bunch's key players : 35. T. Murray (F); 12. C. Whitney (PG); 23. T. Legler (G).
And also : 44. Ha. Grant (PF); 43. Lo. Williams (PF); 31. D. Ham (F); 50. E. Leckner (C); 2. G. Shammgod (PG); 30. B. Wallace (F).
Coach : Bernie Bickerstaff (2^nd season).

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