The NBA has decided next season, the top ten teams in the Western Conference are released, the Thunder is the first, and Hu Yong misses the top six

Although the NBA offseason continues, the NBA Western Conference pattern in the new season seems to have been decided. After all, there are not many "big fish" in the market and cannot change the current overall situation. Let's predict the top ten teams in the 2025-26 season:

1. Dominant level: Thunder (predictive ranking: 1)

retains the championship core lineup, Homgren (250 million in 5 years) and Alexander (285 million in 4 years) completed historical contract renewal, with no shortcomings in offense and defense system, the thickest rotation in the league, only 2 people are over 27 years old, 2024 rookie Tobic returns + Sauber joins to supplement vitality, 68 wins last season + historical net win points, the new season may hit the Warriors' first defending team.

2. Nuggets (predicted ranking: 2)

Get rid of Porter's contract and replaces 3D player Cameron Johnson, signing Bruce Brown + Valanciunas (substitute center). Substitute firepower and depth have changed qualitatively, and the core structure (Jokic + Murray + Gordon) is stable. The team's strength next season will definitely be stronger than last season.

3. Rockets (forecast ranking: 3)

Durant joins to solve key ball shortcomings, forward defense (Durant + Amen + Ethan) is top-notch in the league, insider Shen Jing + Capela + Adams builds a barrier. Compared with the team in front of him, the Nuggets strengthen more efficiently, and the Rockets star quality is still inferior to the Thunder. Durant's age (37 years old) and health risks limit the upper limit.

4. Mavericks (predictive ranking: 4)

‌Frager joins and reshapes the front line, and his talent overflows (3 No. 1 picks + Russell + Gafford + Clay), but the organization relies on the rookie striker's role. If he returns to his peak state, the Mavericks can jump into the top four; if he continues to get injured, it will be difficult to break the first round of the playoffs.

5. Timberwolves (predictive ranking: 5)

Two consecutive Western Conference Finals, but the hidden dangers on the back line are prominent - Conley is 38 years old, Dillingham + Shannonland is only 8.8 points at the same time, Alexander Walker leaves the team to weaken the rotation, Randle's playoffs fluctuated, Reed is efficient in substitutes, but the salary structure is under pressure in the future.

6. Clippers (predictive ranking: 6)

Leonard has signed Big Lopez to strengthen the substitute center, but the core lineup is aging (Harden + Little Card + Lopez are both over 33 years old). If Paul and Bill join the substitute point guard, the integrity of the lineup will be improved.

7. Lakers (predictive ranking: 7)

‌Doncic + James' offense has no solution, but the defensive loopholes are huge (Reeves + James's slow movement). Ayton's condition is doubtful after buying out, and the three-point firepower league is the bottom. After Finney Smith leaves the team, can Laravia fill the gap in the front line? There are great doubts that if James leaves the team, the team's ranking may decline further.

8. Warriors (forecast ranking: 8)

‌00 heavy signings during the season, Kumingga renewed the contract deadlock (required 30 million annual salary) + Looney/Peton Jr. left the team, the center position was vacuum, Curry's condition fluctuated (scoring multiple scores last season <20), Green's organization declined, the bench three-point shooting percentage was less than 30%, and the total core age was 109 years old.

9. Grizzlies (predictive ranking: 9)

After sending Bain away, Morant returned to support the team with Jaren Jackson Jr., young players Coward and Jaren Wells need to grow rapidly, and Pope also needs to find their form. In addition, the lineup is insufficient, and Bain supports the firepower from the outside.

10. Kings (forecast ranking: 10)

Sabonis, DeRozan and Lavender have highlights in the offensive combination, but their defensive efficiency is low. In addition, Sabonis Jr. lacks star helpers, and his three-point shooting percentage is 32% at the bottom of the league.

The western pattern in the new season is presented with "one super challenge, the old brand has fallen and a newcomer": The Thunder embarked on the journey of defending the title with absolute dominance, and the Rockets, the Nuggets and Mavericks formed an impact group; the Lakers Warriors fell out of the top six due to structural flaws, and the afterglow of the Dynasty finally gave way to the cruel metabolism. What do you think about this? Welcome to discuss it in the comment section!