NBA: Who Are The Early Favourites To Win Larry O'Brien Trophy In 2024-25?

1/5: 5. OKC Thunder - The young Thunder team shocked everyone as they finished 1st in West but fell to Dallas in 2nd round of playoffs. With more experience, OKC will be a team to look out for. / Image: AP

2/5: 4. Philadelphia 76ers - With Embiid's injury last season, Philly endured a tough playoff run. But the addition of Paul George coupled with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid should make them hot favourites. / Image: AP

3/5: 3. Dallas Mavericks - Dallas had a fantastic run to the finals but ran out of gas against Celtics. The addition of Klay Thompson should give the Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led side an extra step. / Image: AP

4/5: 2. Denver Nuggets - The 2023 Champs were stunned by Wolves in 2nd round of playoffs. But with Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic they are still the big favourites to win the title. / Image: AP

5/5: 1. Boston Celtics - Retaining an NBA Championship is extremely tough but the Celtics still have the best squad and are the most complete team. Hence they remain favourites to go back to back. / Image: AP