Way too early odds for 2025 NBA Title
We did something similar shortly after the Super Bowl, so I thought it would be fun to bring that post idea back and apply it to the NBA now that the draft is over.
Here are all 30 NBA team's current odds to win the NBA Title next season:
Boston Celtics
+300
Denver Nuggets
+750
New York Knicks
+850
Oklahoma City Thunder
+900
Minnesota Timberwolves
+950
Dallas Mavericks
+1000
Milwaukee Bucks
+1100
Philadelphia 76ers
+1500
Los Angeles Clippers
+3500
Miami Heat
+3500
Phoenix Suns
+3500
Golden State Warriors
+3500
Memphis Grizzlies
+4000
Los Angeles Lakers
+4000
Indiana Pacers
+5000
New Orleans Pelicans
+5000
Cleveland Cavaliers
+5000
Orlando Magic
+7000
Sacramento Kings
+7000
Houston Rockets
+13000
Atlanta Hawks
+13000
San Antonio Spurs
+15000
Chicago Bulls
+70000
Portland Trail Blazers
+100000
Detroit Pistons
+100000
Charlotte Hornets
+100000
Toronto Raptors
+100000
Washington Wizards
+100000
Brooklyn Nets
+100000
Utah Jazz
+100000
Pacers odds are longer than I would have thought considering they went to the Eastern Conference Finals and were in position to win at least 2/4 games they ended up losing to Boston. They certainly played Boston tougher than Dallas did. Warriors ahead of the Pacers, Pelicans, Cavs and Magic? Not sure about that.
Shill me what teams are too high and what teams odds are too low and if you have a dark horse whose odds you like.
Sats for all,
GR
I like those Bucks odds. I still think Dame and Giannis could be one of the great duos in NBA history.
The Warriors have a bunch of big contracts and they're willing to spend money. If they can swing one or two good trades, they might be competitive again.
Yeah, I think the Bucks are a great pick amongst the second tier favourites.
I don't know about the Warriors. I think they are done.
I think they're done, too, but people are wondering if they'll be able to land Paul George or KD or one of the other big fish. Imagine swapping out all their high profile deadweight for a real an actual star player.
That would certainly make them a playoff team and make their odds make more sense but these odds seem to imply they will do something of that magnitude. We will see.
Are the Clippers retooling? I thought the Suns said they plan to run it back.
There are several other stars in uncertain situations. I think it's just a probability play. Similar to the 76ers, who don't have a roster yet, there's a chance the roster comes together around their superstar.
What is your take on the Bronny James thing?
I am surprised another team didn't take him before the Lakers to try to hold him for ransom. I guess you aren't allowed to do that to Lebron.
Raptors traded for 45. I thought they should take Bronny and tell the Lakers they want their 1st rounder next year for him.
I had a similar expectation.
I'm enough of a sap that I'll be happy to see Bron and Bronny out there together, however we got there.
I am sure teams considered it but thought it wasn't worth it to piss the league off.
Chicago Bulls are the one too high...
Where should Bulls be?
Should be with the hawks at least...
I'm taking interest in NBA and MLB at a priority
They did trade Caruso and he was one of their more important players, so I think that signaled they are planning on rebuilding. I think they should be higher based on last year's team and making the play in but not sure they will be a play-in team this coming year. We will see.
Knicks are about right if they can stay healthy they can push Boston
Agree.