San Antonio Spurs Last season: 22-40, missed playoffs for fifth straight season after matching the league record with 22 straight postseason appearances. COACH: Gregg Popovich (29th season, all with Spurs, 1,388-821). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 at Dallas. DEPARTURES: F Cedi Osman, G Devonte' Graham, F Dominick Barlow, ADDITIONS: PG Chris Paul, F Harrison Barnes G Stephon Castle, F Harrison Ingram BetMGM championship odds: 150-1. What to expect San Antonio is poised to make a playoff push. The Spurs were preaching patience as they rebuilt their franchise following the retirements of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker and an unprecedented run of five NBA titles and 22 straight postseason appearances.