Last season: 57-25, lost in NBA Finals.
Coach: Pat Riley, third year with Knicks (168-78), 13th overall (701-272).
Key alterations: Added F-G Doug Christie (trade with Los Angeles Lakers), F Monty Williams (24th pick), G Charlie Ward (26th pick).
ORLANDO MAGIC
Last season: 50-32, lost in first round.
Coach: Brian Hill, second year with Magic (50-32).
Key alterations: Added F Horace Grant (free agent), G Brian Shaw (free agent), G Brooks Thompson (27th pick). Lost G Scott Skiles (trade with Charlotte and Washington).
MIAMI HEAT
Last season: 42-40, lost in first round.
Coach: Kevin Loughery, fourth year with Heat (116-130), 17th overall (457-633).
Key alterations: Added F Kevin Gamble (free agent), F Billy Owens (trade with Golden State), F Brad Lohaus (free agent), G Ledell Eackles (free agent), G Khalid Reeves (12th pick). Lost C Rony Seikaly (trade with Golden State) G Brian Shaw (free agent).
NEW JERSEY NETS
Last season: 45-37, lost in first round.
Coach: Butch Beard, first year as NBA coach.
Key alterations: Added G Sean Higgins (free agent), G Sleepy Floyd (free agent), C Yinka Dare (14th pick). Lost G David Wesley (free agent).
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Last season: 25-57.
Coach: John Lucas, first year with 76ers, third overall (94-49).
Key alterations: Added G Lloyd Daniels (free agent), F Scott Williams (free agent), C Sharone Wright (6th pick), G B.J. Tyler (20th pick). Lost G Johnny Dawkins (waived).
BOSTON CELTICS
Last season: 32-50.
Coach: Chris Ford, fifth year with Celtics (187-141).
Key alterations: Added F Dominique Wilkins (free agent), C-F Pervis Ellison (free agent), F-G Blue Edwards and F Derek Strong (trade with Milwaukee), G David Wesley (free agent), C Eric Montross (9th pick), G Greg Minor (free agent). Lost C Robert Parish (free agent), F Kevin Gamble (free agent).
WASHINGTON BULLETS
Last season: 24-58.
Coach: Jim Lynam, first year with Bullets, seventh overall (246-264).
Key alterations: Added G Scott Skiles (trade with Orlando and Charlotte), F Juwan Howard (5th pick, unsigned). Lost C-F Pervis Ellison (free agent), G Michael Adams (trade with Orlando and Charlotte).
