The 2022-23 NBA season has the potential to be one of the best ever, as we get closer and closer to tip-off. Both finalists from last season had a turbulent summer – the Boston Celtics suspended their head coach Ime Udoka for the entire year as he “violated team policies”, while champions the Golden State Warriors are still recovering from the incident that took place in practice where Draymond Green punched teammate Jordan Poole just a few days ago.
There are plenty more storylines entering this season: how will Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets bounce back after getting swept last season? Are the Nuggets and Clippers title contenders with Jamal Murray and Kawhi Leonard finally back from injuries? Do the Cleveland Cavaliers make the postseason after adding Donovan Mitchell? How do the Atlanta Hawks look with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray? What is the best-case scenario for Minnesota after trading for Rudy Gobert? Who wins the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes?
The new season tips off on Tuesday, October 18 with the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics squaring off in the East, followed by a huge game out west as the Warriors play the Lakers following their opening-night ring ceremony. Along with these NBA championship predictions, be sure to check out all of our NBA analysis for the 2022-2023 season.
Let's take a closer look at my best bet and longshot to win the 2022-2023 NBA title.