82-0

1. 1SAS

   SpursSAS

   Co-favorite. Wembanyama signed a five-year extension; Tobias Harris added. Lost the Finals 4-1 to New York.

   27.8%

   ×3.60

2. 2OKC

   ThunderOKC

   Co-favorite. SGA, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren all return; role players Dort, Joe and Wiggins moved on.

   27.8%

   ×3.60

3. 3NYK

   KnicksNYK

   Defending champions — the franchise's first title in 53 years. Towns, Hart and McBride extension talks are unresolved.

   11.1%

   ×9.00

4. 4BOS

   CelticsBOS

   Traded Jaylen Brown to Philly for Paul George plus draft capital; added Mitchell Robinson on a three-year deal.

   9.1%

   ×11.00

5. 5PHI

   76ersPHI

   Biggest remodel in the league — added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown alongside Embiid and Maxey at age 41.

   4.3%

   ×23.00

6. 6DEN

   NuggetsDEN

   Jokic averaged a triple-double in 65 games. DeMar DeRozan signed to add a second creator.

   4.3%

   ×23.00

7. 7TOR

   RaptorsTOR

   Reunited Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard with Toronto; the Clippers got Brandon Ingram and a pile of picks back.

   4.3%

   ×23.00

8. 8MIN

   TimberwolvesMIN

   Sent Julius Randle and Naz Reid to land LaMelo Ball next to Anthony Edwards.

   3.8%

   ×26.00

9. 9CLE

   CavaliersCLE

   Added Peyton Watson in a five-team sign-and-trade and locked up Mitchell on a four-year extension.

   3.8%

   ×26.00

10. 10MIA

    HeatMIA

    Blockbuster: acquired two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from Milwaukee. Bam Adebayo anchors the defence.

    3.8%

    ×26.00

Odds are the opening 2026-27 title futures from NBA Media Day. The New York Knicks enter as defending champions after beating the Spurs in five games for the franchise's first title in 53 years.

1. 1SAS

   Victor WembanyamaC

   MVP favourite at +210. 25.0 pts, 11.5 reb, 3.1 blk in 64 games; WCF MVP.

2. 2OKC

   Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderPG

   Back-to-back MVP. Scored 31.1 points a game on a 64-18 team.

3. 3DEN

   Nikola JokicC

   Three-time MVP. 27.7 pts, 12.9 reb, 10.7 ast — a triple-double average.

4. 4LAL

   Luka DoncicPG

   Led the league at 33.5 points a game; Lakers restocked around him with Kessler, Sexton and Grimes.

5. 5MIA

   Giannis AntetokounmpoPF

   Two-time MVP in year one with Miami after leaving Milwaukee.

6. 6BOS

   Jayson TatumSF

   Set to play a full season after last year's injury; Boston's infrastructure is rated highly.

7. 7MIN

   Anthony EdwardsSG

   28.8 points a game in 61 games; now shares the backcourt with LaMelo Ball.

8. 8DET

   Cade CunninghamPG

   Detroit's floor general on a 49.5-win projection.

9. 9NYK

   Jalen BrunsonPG

   Finals MVP — led New York to its first championship in 53 years.

10. 10CLE

    Donovan MitchellSG

    Locked in on a four-year extension; Cleveland added Peyton Watson.

11. 11TOR

    Kawhi LeonardSF

    Two-time Finals MVP returns to the franchise he led to the 2019 title.

12. 12PHI

    Jaylen BrownSG

    Arrived from Boston alongside LeBron; the 2024 Finals MVP now plays for Philly.

13. 13IND

    Tyrese HaliburtonPG

    Recovering from an Achilles injury and expected back for the season opener.

14. 14PHI

    Tyrese MaxeyPG

    Philly's other half of the backcourt next to LeBron and Brown.

15. 15HOU

    Kevin DurantPF

    On the MVP board at +20000 for Houston's revamped core.

16. 16DAL

    Cooper FlaggPF

    Rookie sensation taken in the 2026 draft; Dallas has talent but a low win total.

17. 17PHX

    Devin BookerSG

    Phoenix re-signed Gillespie and Goodwin and added Luke Kennard for spacing.

18. 18PHI

    Joel EmbiidC

    The 2023 MVP's availability is the single biggest variable in Philly's title odds.

19. 19PHI

    LeBron JamesSF

    Chasing a fifth title at 41 — a two-year, $8M deal with a player option.

20. 20MIA

    Bam AdebayoC

    The defensive anchor Giannis was traded for; Miami's ceiling runs through him.

1. 1CHI

   Michael JordanSG

   Six titles, five MVPs, six Finals MVPs — the standard all greats are measured against.

   1980s–90s
2. 2LAL

   Kareem Abdul-JabbarC

   Six MVPs, most all-time points, and the skyhook.

   1960s–70s
3. 3LAL

   Magic JohnsonPG

   Five titles, three MVPs, and the point-forward revolution.

   1980s
4. 4PHI

   Wilt ChamberlainC

   100-point game, 50-point season, two MVPs.

   1960s
5. 5BOS

   Bill RussellC

   Eleven championships in 13 seasons and five MVPs.

   1950s–60s
6. 6BOS

   Larry BirdSF

   Three MVPs, three titles, and the last player to win MVP three straight.

   1980s
7. 7LAL

   Shaquille O'NealC

   Four titles, three Finals MVPs, one MVP.

   1990s–2000s
8. 8LAL

   Kobe BryantSG

   Five titles and two Finals MVPs — Lakers royalty.

   1990s–2000s
9. 9HOU

   Hakeem OlajuwonC

   Back-to-back titles and the Dream Shake.

   1980s–90s
10. 10SAS

    Tim DuncanPF

    Five titles, three MVPs, quiet perfection.

    1990s–2000s
11. 11CIN

    Oscar RobertsonPG

    The Big O averaged a triple-double for a full season.

    1960s
12. 12PHX

    Charles BarkleyPF

    1993 MVP and 11-time All-Star.

    1980s–90s
13. 13UTA

    Karl MalonePF

    The Mailman — second all-time in scoring, two MVPs.

    1980s–90s
14. 14UTA

    John StocktonPG

    All-time leader in assists and steals.

    1980s–90s
15. 15BKN

    Jason KiddPG

    Two titles with Dallas and a triple-double baseline.

    1990s–2000s
16. 16SAS

    David RobinsonC

    One MVP, two titles, and the Admiral's block.

    1990s–2000s
17. 17MIA

    Dwyane WadeSG

    Three titles, a 2006 Finals MVP, and Miami's own big three era.

    2000s–10s
18. 18PHI

    Allen IversonSG

    Four scoring titles and a fearless 6-foot guard.

    1990s–2000s
19. 19PHX

    Steve NashPG

    Two back-to-back MVPs and the most efficient guard in league history.

    1990s–2000s
20. 20TOR

    Vince CarterSG

    Eight-time All-Star and the high-flying original dunk champion.

    1990s–2000s
21. 21ORL

    Tracy McGradySG

    Seven straight All-NBA selections and 38-point playoff explosions.

    1990s–2000s
22. 22BOS

    Ray AllenSG

    Most made three-pointers of all time at retirement.

    1990s–2000s
23. 23BOS

    Paul PierceSF

    The Truth — 2008 Finals MVP and Boston's 2006-2013 anchor.

    1990s–2000s
24. 24IND

    Reggie MillerSG

    Five-time All-Star and the original playoff sniper.

    1990s
25. 25POR

    Clyde DrexlerSG

    1995 title with Houston and the Glide.

    1980s–90s
26. 26CHI

    Scottie PippenSF

    Six rings alongside Jordan; six-time All-Defensive First Team.

    1980s–90s
27. 27SAS

    George GervinSG

    Four scoring titles and the Ice Man.

    1970s–80s
28. 28ATL

    Dominique WilkinsSF

    The Human Highlight Film and a scoring champion.

    1980s–90s
29. 29CHA

    Chris PaulPG

    Retired in 2026 after 21 seasons — all-time leader in assists among pure point guards.

    2000s–20s
30. 30OKC

    Russell WestbrookPG

    Retired in 2026 with 209 career triple-doubles, the most in NBA history.

    2000s–20s

Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul both retired during the 2026 offseason — Westbrook closes with a record 209 career triple-doubles, and Paul ends a 21-season career as the all-time assists leader among pure point guards.

1. ▼OKC

   Oklahoma City Thunder

   Highest win total in the league; co-title-favourite.

   60W

   62.5 O/U

2. ▲SAS

   San Antonio Spurs

   Highest total in 30+ years; Spurs projected to lead the league.

   61W

   59.5 O/U

3. ▼NYK

   New York Knicks

   Defending champions and the East's highest total.

   52W

   52.5 O/U

4. ▲BOS

   Boston Celtics

   Tatum back for a full season after the Brown–George swap.

   52W

   51.5 O/U

5. ▼PHI

   Philadelphia 76ers

   LeBron and Brown in — but Embiid's health is the pivot.

   49W

   50.5 O/U

6. ▼DET

   Detroit Pistons

   C Cunningham and a deep, improving East roster.

   48W

   49.5 O/U

7. ▼DEN

   Denver Nuggets

   Jokic's triple-double engine returns with DeRozan.

   49W

   49.5 O/U

8. ▼MIN

   Minnesota Timberwolves

   All-in on LaMelo Ball alongside Edwards.

   48W

   48.5 O/U

9. ▲CLE

   Cleveland Cavaliers

   Mitchell locked in; Peyton Watson added from Denver.

   48W

   47.5 O/U

10. ▼HOU

    Houston Rockets

    Kevin Durant's first year in a renamed pecking order.

    45W

    47.5 O/U

11. ▲MIA

    Miami Heat

    The Giannis trade is the swing move of the offseason.

    47W

    46.5 O/U

12. ▼LAL

    Los Angeles Lakers

    Luka's team after LeBron left — Kessler and Sexton added.

    46W

    46.5 O/U

13. ▼TOR

    Toronto Raptors

    Kawhi is back in town.

    45W

    45.5 O/U

14. ▼IND

    Indiana Pacers

    Haliburton targeting a return from his Achilles tear.

    44W

    44.5 O/U

15. ▼ATL

    Atlanta Hawks

    Young and Johnson powered a 19-5 closing run last year.

    43W

    43.5 O/U

16. ▼ORL

    Orlando Magic

    Added Nikola Vucevic to restock the frontcourt.

    43W

    43.5 O/U

17. ▼POR

    Portland Trail Blazers

    A fresh start for Ja Morant in Oregon.

    42W

    42.5 O/U

18. ▼GSW

    Golden State Warriors

    Green declined his option; the core is in transition.

    38W

    40.5 O/U

19. ▼PHX

    Phoenix Suns

    Dillon Brooks rewarded with a $73M extension.

    40W

    40.5 O/U

20. ▼CHA

    Charlotte Hornets

    Took Naz Reid and a stack of picks for LaMelo.

    38W

    39.5 O/U

21. ▼UTA

    Utah Jazz

    Moved Kessler for two unprotected first-rounders.

    36W

    37.5 O/U

22. ▼WAS

    Washington Wizards

    Trae Young and Anthony Davis headline a rebuild.

    31W

    34.5 O/U

23. ▼DAL

    Dallas Mavericks

    Rookie Cooper Flagg joins a talent-heavy, low-win roster.

    34W

    34.5 O/U

24. ▲LAC

    LA Clippers

    Kawhi dealt to Toronto; Ingram and picks inbound.

    31W

    30.5 O/U

25. ▲MEM

    Memphis Grizzlies

    Morant traded to Portland; veterans Grant and Stewart added.

    30W

    29.5 O/U

26. ▼CHI

    Chicago Bulls

    Nic Claxton acquired from Brooklyn in a four-team deal.

    29W

    29.5 O/U

27. ▲NOP

    New Orleans Pelicans

    Rebuilding after another injury-marred year.

    28W

    27.5 O/U

28. ▲MIL

    Milwaukee Bucks

    The Giannis era ends; Herro, Ware and Jaquez inbound.

    26W

    25.5 O/U

29. ▲BKN

    Brooklyn Nets

    Julius Randle arrives via a four-team trade.

    26W

    24.5 O/U

30. ▲SAC

    Sacramento Kings

    Fewest projected wins in the league since 2011.

    22W

    21.5 O/U

▲ marks teams we project above their win total (lean over), ▼ below it (lean under). The Thunder and Spurs carry the league's two highest expectations at the top; the Kings sit at the bottom with the fewest projected wins since 2011.