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Bold prediction! The top ten Western Conference rankings are coming in the new season, the Nuggets are the strongest, and the Rockets are expected, and the Warriors are nowhere to be seen!

11:35pm, 11 July 2025【Basketball】

With the offseason coming to an end, the NBA Western Conference pattern in the new season is full of variables. All the powerful men are ready to make progress and are eager to make their mark in the journey of the new season. Now, let’s boldly predict the top ten Western Conference rankings in the new season.

First: The Nuggets' core lineup is stable, and Jokic, Murray and Gordon are still the mainstays of the team. During the offseason, the team introduced Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. to supplement substitute firepower and outside shooting, and the lineup depth has been further improved. It is expected to dominate the West with its mature system and strong strength.

The second Rockets

's acquisition of Durant is a major offseason operation. Coupled with the organization of Van Vreett, the growth of potential new stars such as Amen Thompson, and the 3D attributes of Finney Smith, the offensive firepower is terrifying, the defense has also improved, and it is expected to reach a higher ranking in the new season.

Third: Thunder

is known for its youthful vitality. Alexander, Jaylen Williams, Gidey and others continue to make progress. Homegren returns from injury. The team's lineup is deep and has good chemistry. It is expected to continue the strong momentum of last season.

4: Timberwolves

Edwards is heading towards the ranks of superstars, and Reed and Gobert are strong in the interior. But the hidden dangers in the backcourt are still there. Conley is older and the backcourt players are in a state that is unstable. The backcourt problem needs to be solved in the new season to be more competitive.

Fifth: Lakers

Doncic and James are driven by dual cores, and Ayton joins to supplement the strength of the inside. However, there are challenges in lineup running-in, dual-core compatibility needs to be tested, and the outside defense and three-point shooting ability also need to be improved.

Sixth: The Clippers

Leonard and Harden are strong in dual-core health, and Lopez joins to make up for the shortcomings in the inside. However, the hidden dangers of injury and lineup aging of core players are prominent, limiting the team's upper limit.

No. 7: Mavericks

No. 1 pick Flag is full of talent and brings new hope to the team. Davis performs stably in the interior. However, Irving's injury and return to his condition are doubtful, and the stability of the backcourt organization needs to be improved.

8: After the Grizzlies sent Bain away, Morant returned to support the team with Jaren Jackson Jr. Young players Coward and Jaylen Wells need to grow rapidly, and Pope also needs to find his form.

Ninth: The Spurs

Wenban Yama is talented, Fox provides experience and scoring ability, and the second-tier Harper also has potential, and the road to reconstruction is progressing steadily.

10th: Kings

Sabonis, DeRozan and Lavender have highlights in the offense, but their defensive efficiency is low. The new season needs to improve defense and run-in the lineup to maintain the top ten positions in the Western Conference.

The former Dynasty Warriors had little movement during the offseason, Curry's age, the problem of Green's locker room, and the poor signings made it difficult for them to enter the top ten in the fiercely competitive West. Of course, this is just based on the prediction of the existing lineup. The new season is full of variables, so let's wait and see the performance of each team.