[King Kong]

OKC was very close to losing the series against both Denver and Indiana this year. When you factor in the upgrades that Denver and Houston have already made this offseason, plus the inevitable post-championship season ‘hangover’, my money would go on someone else winning the west next season. But if OKC can make the finals again, they’d seem to be a good bet to repeat, because the east looks to be a mess right now, with Tatum and Haliburton both probably out for the year there doesn’t seem to be a real threat on that side.

Yeah I would likely have Boston and Indiana as early favorites going into next year if not for those injuries.  I also heard Halliburton might be out all of next season.  Idk either who takes the place as favorites in the Eastern Conference.  Maybe NY, Chicago, or I keep thinking Miami for some reason.  Which idk really who Miami has on their roster now.  I guess whoever wins the west will be the favorites for the championship.