The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder captured their first NBA championship since shifting to Oklahoma, and now Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and crew are the favorites to do it once more in 2026. The Thunder open as championship favorites, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets subsequent in line.
The Rockets moved from 18-1 to +850 after buying and selling for 15-time all star Kevin Durant. The Jap Convention champion Indiana Pacers fell from 10-1 to 14-1 after main scorer Tyrese Haliburton went down with a proper leg harm in Recreation 7 of the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics, lacking Jayson Tatum, additionally open at 14-1 as do the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Dallas Mavericks, who maintain the No. 1 decide within the NBA Draft, are sixth within the Western Convention, with 22-1 championship odds.
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