The odds for winning the NBA new season are released! Thunder number one, Lakers number seven, Rockets ranking soar

As the NBA offseason deepened, all teams are actively adjusting and strengthening the lineup to prepare for the arrival of the new season. Recently, the well-known gambling website DraftKings Sportsbook announced the latest odds for the NBA championship next season, with the Thunder ranked first, with the Rockets following closely behind, while the Lakers and Warriors ranked behind slightly awkwardly. Next, let us analyze their prospects for winning the championship based on the changes in each team during the offseason.

1. The Thunders are of no doubt as the defending champion. Alexander's new king Dangli has just made a phenomenal personal performance and has become the best defender in the current service. In addition, the Thunder also has a number of powerful players such as Jewish, Chett, Caruso, and Dorte. Their lineup depth is unique in the league today.

2. The Rockets

The Rockets also made large-scale lineup adjustments during the offseason. They got Durant through the trade, and this operation undoubtedly greatly improved the Rockets' offensive firepower. In addition, the Rockets also signed powerful players such as Finney Smith and Capela, further enhancing the team's inside and forward strength. Amen Thompson and Jabbarry Smith Jr. have shown good potential in the past seasons, and the new Durant will provide them with more guidance and help. Therefore, the Rockets ranked second in the championship odds of the new season, which also showed their hopes of revival.

3. The Cavaliers have relatively small changes in the offseason, but the overall strength of the team remains at a high level. The Cavaliers' core roster consists of Mitchell, Garland, Allen and Mobley, who have shown strong competitiveness over the past seasons. At the same time, the Cavaliers also introduced Goal Brother as a substitute point guard in the offseason, strengthening the depth of the backcourt. Therefore, the Cavaliers ranked third in the championship odds of the new season, which also reflects their stable position in the Eastern Conference.

4. Although the Knicks fired head coach Thibodeau, the overall framework of the team has not changed much. They will still be the top four teams in the Eastern Conference in the new season. With the arrival of new coach Mike Brown, the Knicks may undergo a complete transformation.

5. The Nuggets sent Porter Jr. in the offseason, and their forward strength was relatively weakened, but after all, they had Jokic, the first active player. Therefore, the Nuggets will remain a force that cannot be ignored in the West next season.

6. Timberwolves

Under the leadership of Edwards, the Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals again this year. Although they were eventually eliminated by the Thunder 4-1, this youth team has shown its strength to hit the championship.

7. The Lakers

The Lakers made a small-scale lineup adjustment during the offseason. They signed Ayton and Jack Lalavia, which finally strengthened the inside. However, the Lakers' odds for winning the championship are awkwardly, which is mainly because their starting lineup is too poor in defense. Doncic and Rivers are both strong in offense and weak in defense, James is too weak in power, and Ayton is even ridiculed by fans as a "defensive cleanliness." Therefore, if the Lakers want to strive for the championship, they must strengthen the team's defensive strength.