US media sets out the latest Western Conference championship odds: Lakers and Clippers tied for fourth, Rockets and Nuggets tied for second

On July 24, the US media ranked the strength of 30 teams in the league today, and the result was a lot of doubts. The Knicks and the Cavaliers ranked second and third in the strength list. To be honest, they are the advantage of the Eastern team. If they were put in the Western Conference, they might not even be able to enter the top four. Speaking of this, the US media also set out the championship odds of the Western Conference team today. Let’s take a look at their predictions together?

The Tenth Grizzlies

The Grizzlies are still playoff-level teams in the new season. They have two outstanding players, Morant and Jaren Jackson, which has provided them with a high lower limit. But the problem now is that Bain has left the team. Although he has obtained Pope, it is an indisputable fact that the team's strength has declined on paper. In this case, if the Grizzlies want to break out of the West, then the luck component will be crucial. Their odds to win the championship are +4,800, and the US media are not optimistic about them.

The ninth Spurs

The Spurs' odds to win the championship are +3500. If there are injuries in the Western Conference this season, the Spurs have a chance to make the playoffs. As long as Wenban stays healthy, the combination of him and Fox can bring competitiveness to the Spurs. The team also has talents such as Harper and Castle. In addition, the team has won Kneckett and Olynick. It is only a matter of time before this team succeeds, but they are still too young now.

The Eighth Mavericks

The Mavericks' championship odds are +2,000. The Mavericks' paper strength is indeed terrible, but his problem is also very obvious. This team has too many injuries. Rifley has been injured again recently. It is hard to say when Irving will be able to return. Even if he returns, he may not be able to recover to the peak level in the new season. The Mavericks are very strong, but it has not yet been said to reach the level of being even if he is injured by 1-2 cores.

The Seventh Warriors

The Warriors' championship odds are +1500. The Warriors have not yet operated in this offseason. They are probably ranked in this position with their current lineup. Although the three-core team is still a lot of oil, they are still here. If they want to succeed in the new season, they must win the right inside line. Now Horford has verbally agreed to join, but because of Kumingga, the Warriors dare not operate because after using the middle-class contract, other teams may directly snatch Kumingga away.

The fourth Lakers, Timberwolves, Clippers

Their odds to win the championship are both +1,000. Although the Lakers won a qualified center, Finney Smith left the team. Smart could indeed replace him if he could recover from his peak, but if it was still the same as in the past two years, the Lakers' prospects would become bleak. The Lakers' operations in this offseason are pretty good, but their lack of defense in the backcourt has not been substantially resolved.

Timberwolves have reached the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive seasons. Their lineup strength is obvious to all. However, Alexander Walker left the team in the offseason, which also affected the Timberwolves' substitute firepower. At the same time, Conley is one year older. With the growth of young players alone, I don't know whether they can make up for the two shortcomings that the Timberwolves have obviously discovered now, so it is understandable that they are ranked fourth and the Lakers.

The Clippers are probably ranked in this position because of their age. After all, the Clippers' paper strength is too luxurious. The team rotates 11 people, and it seems that the team that can compete with them is no more than one hand. The Clippers' average age is 33.2 years old and the highest in history. Many fans are afraid that the Clippers veterans will not keep up with this rhythm, but Paul and Harden are famous for controlling the rhythm, which may solve their shortcomings in aging to a certain extent.

The Nuggets, Rockets

The Rockets and Nuggets are tied for second place in the championship odds of +500. The Rockets now have Durant, and with other operations, they now have 8 forward players and 3 big centers. If they encounter the Thunder, the Rockets' size and athletic ability will probably make the Thunder very uncomfortable. Their lineup is also very reasonable. As long as they stay healthy, it will probably cause storms in the West. Stone's operational ability is still very good.

Nuggets sent Porter Jr. in the offseason, but they got Cameron Johnson, Valan, Bruns Brown and Hardaway Jr., sent away a garbage contract, got 4 excellent ready-to-play combat power, the team's lineup thickness has been significantly improved, and Jokic has also had a decent substitute. The Nuggets were the biggest obstacle for the Thunder to win the championship, but now they are stronger. It will probably make Thunder even more trouble.

The first Thunder

The Thunder's championship odds are +145. As the defending champions, it is reasonable that they can rank in this position. Although other teams have formed a good lineup, they have not shown chemistry like the outside world. The Thunder has retained their core lineup, and the three young masters will still increase their balls. In this case, it is reasonable that the Thunder is optimistic that they can become the biggest favorite in the championship. Speaking of this, what do you want to say about the predictions of the US media this time? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.