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Thunder Aim to Defend NBA Title as Season Nears
20 Oct
Summary
- Oklahoma City Thunder favored to win back-to-back NBA titles
- Cleveland Cavaliers have clear path to championship
- Golden State Warriors seen as dark horse contender
As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, the Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to become the first team since the Golden State Warriors in 2018 to win back-to-back championships. The Thunder, who are currently the favorites to win the title at +240 odds, will raise their championship banner on October 21st when they host the Houston Rockets to open the season.
However, the Thunder will face stiff competition, particularly from the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are seen as having the clearest path to an NBA title this year. The Cavaliers, at +750 odds, are expected to build on their strong performance last season, which was derailed only by a magical run by the Indiana Pacers.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors, who were 23-7 with Jimmy Butler last season, are being viewed as a dark horse contender at +2500 odds. With Butler, Curry, and Draymond Green all a year older, there are concerns about the team's ability to maintain their high level of play, but their substantially lower odds compared to the top teams make them an intriguing option.
