The 2021-22 NBA season has just concluded and there are several months to go before what will be the next campaign, but the Golden State Warriors are already seen as candidates to retain their championship. Faced with this, there are several organizations that will seek to dethrone Californians and below we present you 4 early candidates to be contenders.
After a season in which Nikola Jokic added his second MVP by carrying a battered Nuggets to the playoffs, they hope to have Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. after overcoming injuries. Surely the “Joker” and company will make noise in the West as contenders for the title.
After the best season of the Brad Stevens project in the Celtics, this young team will have to show that their presence in the NBA Finals is something sustainable. Their young stars have what it takes to fight back in the upper East.
The Bucks were once again listed as contenders in the East during the playoffs, but fell short in part because of Khris Middleton’s absence due to injury. For 2022-23 they have the arguments to remain contenders in the Eastern Conference.
Throughout the 2021-22 season, the Clippers struggled to find regularity due to the absence of Kawhi Leonard and the physical problems of Paul George. With a very solid and deep roster, if they stay healthy they will surely fight in the West.
