Top 10 NBA Teams Most Likely to Win the 2017 Championship

1. Golden State Warriors

   

   The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Western Conference Pacific Division.

   They play their home games at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California... read more

   The Warriors deserve to win their next championship this year. Even though they lost last year, they have become much better. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson are at their best.

   Even though they lost the 2016 championship, they have a strong team. With Durant, they have a huge chance in 2017.

   These guys are on fire! The Celtics are good too! I am hopefully hoping for both to meet in the finals. I am wondering if GS could beat the Celtics, who have won more championships than any other team. With Curry, KD, and Klay, they have a great chance!

2. Cleveland Cavaliers

   

   The Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as the Cavs, are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Eastern Conference Central Division. The team won its first NBA Championship in 2016.

   I voted for GSW, but then I remembered that the Cavaliers have actual chemistry and the Warriors have none. The Warriors are not going to win just because they are a super team with three future Hall-of-Famers and even more All-Stars. Although, they will be the two in the finals again, that's for sure. Let's just see what happens.

   I think LeBron and his gang can pull it off again next year.

   This kind of depth is almost unheard of.

3. San Antonio Spurs

   

   The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They compete in the NBA as members of the Western Conference's Southwest Division. The Spurs were founded in 1967 as the Dallas Chaparrals before relocating and rebranding, and they have won five NBA championships.... read more

   Kawhi Leonard is easily the most consistent player in the league! Him, Aldridge, Simmons, and Bertans are in their primes so they can easily beat the inconsistent Cavs and Warriors! The icing on the cake is Greg Popovich, who is the best coach in the league without a doubt. This team is unbeatable, even without Tim.

   They are going to be so good this season and so underestimated. Just watch, they will get a better record than last year. Maybe 60. Kawhi Leonard is in his prime, Parker is helping a bunch, and so is Ginobili.

4. Los Angeles Clippers

   

   The Los Angeles Clippers, often abbreviated as the LA Clippers, are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Western Conference Pacific Division. The team shares Crypto.com Arena with the Los Angeles... read more

   The Clippers have been through a lot in the last three years, and their core is still together. As long as they are healthy for the playoffs, I think they can come together and make it to the Finals. To win it against the Cavs? That's the question.

   Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan, Paul Pierce - that's pretty much a big 4. Even Redick... dang. Too bad the Warriors are starting a dynasty.

   8-1 right now. They can be 1st with more than 60 wins, they have everything they need.

5. Portland Trailblazers

   

   The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the NBA's Western Conference and have a passionate fan base. The team was established in 1970 and has appeared in the NBA Finals three times.

   They have a solid roster. Only threats are the Spurs and the Warriors. Losing Robin Lopez wasn't any better.

   Their fanbase is absolutely insane. They have great, loyal fans. Future Hall-of-Famer point guard, CJ McCollum, is improving a lot. Ezeli is showing improvement as a center. I am proud to be a Blazers fan.

   What? They can't get into the playoffs with the roster they have now!

6. Toronto Raptors

   

   The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. They compete in the NBA as a member of the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division.

   Established in 1995, the Raptors are the only NBA franchise located outside the United States. The team won its first NBA... read more

   The Toronto Raptors are looking good. They are playing like last year. Hopefully, they make it to at least the Eastern Conference Finals. Let's go Raptors!

7. Houston Rockets

   

   The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. They compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Western Conference's Southwest Division. The team has won two NBA championships, in 1994 and 1995.

   They will definitely be champions this year!

8. Boston Celtics

   

   The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history and are widely recognized for developing legendary players such as Larry Bird, Bill Russell, and Paul Pierce.... read more

   This team is two wins away from being the #1 seed. It has everything they could want: Crowder, Thomas, and Horford. They might end up with Carmelo Anthony if the Cavs or Clippers don't take him. The Celtics might get to the ECF, and if the Cavaliers are still having chemistry problems, then they might be replaced by a finals matchup with the Celtics.

   They got a good pick.

9. Oklahoma City Thunder

   

   The Oklahoma City Thunder are an American professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They compete in the NBA as a member of the Western Conference Northwest Division. The franchise relocated from Seattle in 2008, where it was previously known as the Seattle SuperSonics.

   I think KD leaving won't impact the Thunder as much as some people think. In fact, I think Westbrook will improve the team. How is the team #23?

   OKC is a beast with Adams, Westbrook, and Oladipo. They are at least at the 6 or 5 spot, not 16. That's stupid!

10. Philadelphia 76ers

    

    The Philadelphia 76ers are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. The team was founded in 1946 and has won three NBA championships... read more

    9? No way! More like 29 or 30. They can't improve with just Joel Embiid and a little bit of Simmons!

    Simmons will improve the team, but they won't be in the playoffs.

    They got Simmons.

The Newcomers
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    Dallas Mavericks

    

    The Dallas Mavericks are an American professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They compete in the NBA as part of the Western Conference Southwest Division. Founded in 1980, the team won its first NBA Championship in 2011. The Mavericks have featured notable players such as Dirk Nowitzki,... read more

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    Denver Nuggets

    

    The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They compete in the NBA as part of the Western Conference's Northwest Division. Originally established as the Denver Larks in 1967, the team changed its name to the Nuggets before joining the American Basketball... read more

    They've never been known as a bad team, but as a team that just barely misses the playoffs each year.

The Contenders

13. Los Angeles Lakers

    

    The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They are a member of the Western Conference Pacific Division of the National Basketball Association. As of the 2024-2025 season, the team plays its home games at the Crypto.com Arena.... read more

    In the 2015-2016 season, despite having Kobe one more season, they were probably the worst team in the NBA. I think they might do slightly better with Ingram.

    They might be good again in a few seasons, but not the next one. The Lakers have a lot of rebuilding to do. Ingram and Russell won't be enough yet.

14. Minnesota Timberwolves

    

    The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a member of the Western Conference Northwest Division in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was founded in 1989 and plays its home games at the Target Center.

    Too bad Kevin Garnett left.

15. Indiana Pacers

    

    The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They compete in the NBA as part of the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has made several playoff appearances and wears navy, gold, and white as its official colors.

16. New York Knicks

    

    The New York Knickerbockers, commonly referred to as the Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division. The team was established in 1946 and is one... read more

17. Utah Jazz

    

    The Utah Jazz are an American professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Jazz compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Western Conference Northwest Division. The team was originally established as the New Orleans Jazz in 1974 before relocating to... read more

    Underestimated team. 13 is a good enough rank, but I really think this team will surprise everyone this season with Gordon, Favors, George Hill, and Gobert getting better. High hopes!

    How come the 76ers have a better chance to win a championship? The Utah Jazz has many great players!

    Utah should be #7 or higher! They've got one of the best benches.

18. Chicago Bulls

    

    The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. They play their home games at the United Center, a venue they share with the NHL's Chicago... read more

    17? Not even. They got a big three, and a rookie that has a great future ahead. Robin Lopez is a great player as well. This team will make it to the playoffs this year, no doubt, and if they get lucky, the Eastern Conference Finals.

    The Bulls have Denzel Valentine, probably the best draft pick. They also have Rondo, Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade, and Robin Lopez. They might just win again. Who knows?

19. Miami Heat

    

    The Miami Heat is an American professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. Founded in 1988, the team has won three NBA championships.

    Despite their recent losses, they have a chance at making a comeback.

20. Charlotte Hornets

    

    The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The Hornets play their home games at the Spectrum Center.

    Kemba Walker is improving so much. I think this team will be better.

21. Sacramento Kings

    

    The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Western Conference's Pacific Division. While the franchise has struggled to win championships, it maintains a passionate and loyal fan base.... read more

    They should have favored the Kings in 2002. Now, they are rigging calls like crazy!

22. Detroit Pistons

23. Phoenix Suns

    

    The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They compete in the National Basketball Association as part of the Western Conference Pacific Division. Founded in 1968, the Suns have reached the NBA Finals three times but have not yet won a championship.

    Speights is leading this team along with Bledsoe and Booker. High hopes for Phoenix.

24. Milwaukee Bucks

    

    The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball franchise based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Eastern Conference Central Division. The team won NBA championships in 1971 and 2021.

25. Washington Wizards

    

    The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. They compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. The team was originally established as the Chicago Packers in 1961 before relocating and becoming... read more

26. New Orleans Pelicans

    

    The New Orleans Pelicans are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are a member of the NBA's Western Conference Southwest Division. The team was established as the New Orleans Hornets before changing its name to the Pelicans in 2013.

    They're getting a bad record, but their roster seems decent. With good moves, they can be a championship contender.

    Anthony Davis already averaging 40 points, 14 rebounds, and I think 10 or more assists. Dang, boy.

27. Memphis Grizzlies

    

    The Memphis Grizzlies are an American professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. The team was founded in 1995 as the Vancouver Grizzlies and relocated to Memphis... read more

    Sorry, but the Grizzlies will never have talent.