Following their first NBA title since relocating, the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are considered the primary favorites to win the championship again in the 2025-26 season. As the season begins, the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets trail them in the list of top contenders.
The Houston Rockets saw a significant improvement in their odds (moving from 18-1 to +850) after acquiring 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. In the Eastern Conference, the finalist Indiana Pacers` chances worsened (dropping from 10-1 to 14-1) following Tyrese Haliburton`s right leg injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics, who were without Jayson Tatum, also open the season with 14-1 odds, as do the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Dallas Mavericks, holding the first overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, are ranked as the sixth team in the Western Conference with championship odds of 22-1.
2025-26 NBA championship odds
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Team
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Champ
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|---|---|
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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+220
|
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Cleveland Cavaliers
|
+700
|
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New York Knicks
|
+750
|
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Houston Rockets
|
+850
|
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Indiana Pacers
|
14-1
|
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Minnesota Timberwolves
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14-1
|
|
Boston Celtics
|
14-1
|
|
Los Angeles Lakers
|
14-1
|
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Denver Nuggets
|
18-1
|
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Orlando Magic
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18-1
|
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Golden State Warriors
|
22-1
|
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Dallas Mavericks
|
22-1
|
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Sacramento Kings
|
22-1
|
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LA Clippers
|
33-1
|
|
Philadelphia 76ers
|
33-1
|
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Detroit Pistons
|
40-1
|
|
Miami Heat
|
50-1
|
|
Milwaukee Bucks
|
66-1
|
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Memphis Grizzlies
|
100-1
|
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Atlanta Hawks
|
100-1
|
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San Antonio Spurs
|
100-1
|
|
Toronto Raptors
|
100-1
|
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Chicago Bulls
|
200-1
|
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Phoenix Suns
|
300-1
|
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New Orleans Pelicans
|
300-1
|
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Portland Trail Blazers
|
500-1
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Charlotte Hornets
|
500-1
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Washington Wizards
|
500-1
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Brooklyn Nets
|
500-1
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Utah Jazz
|
500-1
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