NBA ’22-23: Warriors out to defend, amid tons of contenders


              FILE - Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) gestures in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Denver. This may just demonstrate how much Jamal Murray was missed: Before a preseason home game, he was introduced and the Denver Nuggets all rushed over to swarm him. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
            
              FILE - Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dribbles down the court during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oct. 9, 2022, in Los Angeles. Leonard and Paul George are healthy again heading into their fourth season together, raising the Clippers' hopes of winning the franchise's first championship sky-high. (AP Photo/Raul Romero Jr., File)
            
              Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
            
              Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) handles the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
            
              Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert passes during the NBA basketball team's practice Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) argues briefly with on official during the first quarter of the team's preseason NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)
            
              Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
            
              Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr talks to referee Ed Malloy (14) after a foul was called on center James Wiseman during the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
NBA ’22-23: Warriors out to defend, amid tons of contenders