Utah Jazz Last season: 17-65, missed playoffs. COACH: Will Hardy (4th season, 85-161). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs LA Clippers. DEPARTURES: C John Collins, G Collin Sexton, G Jordan Clarkson, F Johnny Juzang. ADDITIONS: G Ace Bailey, G Walter Clayton, Jr., F Georges Niang, C Kevin Love, F Kyle Anderson, C Jusif Nurkic. BetMGM championship odds: +100,000-1. What to expect Fresh off their worst season in franchise history, things might not be much better for the Utah Jazz entering Will Hardy’s fourth season at the helm. The Jazz traded away veterans John Collins, Collin Sexton, and Jordan Clarkson in the offseason, freeing up playing time for younger players as they try to rebuild around former NBA All-Star Lauri Markkanen. While Markkanen is a capable scorer and playmaker, there aren’t really any proven secondary scorers with him. Utah is counting on younger players like Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, and rookie guard Ace Bailey to have breakthrough campaigns in what promises to be another season spent in the Western Conference cellar. Strengths and weaknesses The good: Utah has tons of size around the basket to make it tougher for defenses to attack the rim. Markkanen is a 7-footer