Warriors huge early favorites to capture 2017 championship
The NBA hasn't even crowned its champion for the 2015-16 season, yet that's not stopping Las Vegas from setting odds for which team will walk away with the Larry O'Brien Trophy a year from now.
Even though the Golden State Warriors may fall short in their bid to even advance to the Finals should they lose on Monday in Game 7 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the record-setting 73-win squad holds down the top spot as the early favorites to either win a third straight title or their second in three years.
2016-17 NBA Championship Odds
| Team | Odds (30/05/16) |
|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 3/2 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 5/2 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 6/1 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 8/1 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 16/1 |
| Boston Celtics | 20/1 |
| Toronto Raptors | 25/1 |
| Miami Heat | 25/1 |
| Chicago Bulls | 40/1 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 40/1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 60/1 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 60/1 |
| Houston Rockets | 60/1 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 60/1 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 80/1 |
| Utah Jazz | 80/1 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 80/1 |
| Washington Wizards | 100/1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 100/1 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 100/1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 100/1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 100/1 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 100/1 |
| New York Knicks | 100/1 |
| Sacramento Kings | 100/1 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 100/1 |
| Orlando Magic | 100/1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 100/1 |
| Phoenix Suns | 300/1 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 500/1 |
(courtesy: Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. h/t SportingNews.com)
These odds will obviously undergo some drastic changes by the time the regular season gets underway in October, with free agency, the 2016 draft, injuries, and potential roster moves all factoring in.