NBA Power Rankings Based on Championship Odds (NBA Finals Odds Settling Ahead of Training Camp)
Donovan Mitchell's trade ends the NBA offseason rumor mill.
The NBA power rankings are based on Championship Odds. The 2022-23 season is the first season of the new NBA. The Warriors, Celtics, Clippers, Brooklyn, Denver and Milwaukee are the teams to watch.
The Suns' window to win a title is closing fast. Miami's depth took a hit when it lost P.J. Tucker. Luka Doncic can carry Dallas to a top-four seed in the West. The Cavs are primed to make the biggest leap in NBA now that Donovan Mitchell is in town. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have long odds for a team that finished second in West in 2021-22 season. Rudy Gobert raises Wolves' floor, but their ceiling is capped in Western Conference. Russell Westbrook starting the season with the Lakers seems more likely.
The Blazers should sneak into the playoff picture in the West. Knicks face an uphill battle in a tough Eastern Conference after missing out on Donovan Mitchell. Wizards team is not worth investing in even with a healthy Bradley Beal. Kings have a shot at the play-in in West and De'Aaron Fox should continue to improve.
The Jazz are in full tank mode following the Donovan Mitchell trade. Orlando's future depends on the development of Paolo Banchero. The Pacers are not a real contender this season. Gregg Popopvich may go out the same way he came in as the Spurs' head coach.
