LAS VEGAS - AussieJournal -- OddsTrader has published its full NBA Finals odds breakdown here, highlighting which teams are most likely to contend for the 2026 championship.

After a thrilling 2025 season in which the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers to win it all, bettors are asking: who's next?

According to OddsTrader's latest analysis, the Thunder (+280) remain at the top of the contender list, with the Denver Nuggets (+850), New York Knicks (+900), Houston Rockets (+950), and Cleveland Cavaliers (+1000) rounding out the top tier.

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The Thunder's dominant 68–14 record last year — led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rising star Jalen Williams — cements them as early favorites. Meanwhile, Houston shook up the offseason by trading for Kevin Durant, giving the Rockets one of the most dangerous rosters in the league.

Beyond the favorites, several dark horse teams like the Los Angeles Lakers (+1600), Minnesota Timberwolves (+2000), and Orlando Magic (+2200) will look to crash the title conversation. The Lakers, with Luka Doncic entering his first full season in LA, could be one of the league's biggest storylines.

OddsTrader's full breakdown provides a tiered view of all 30 teams, from playoff hopefuls like the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks to longshots such as the Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards.

For more insights, live odds, and real-time analysis across the sports betting world, visit OddsTrader.com.