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League coaches and executives vote: The Hawks operate the best offseason, the championship Thunder 18 votes are unique

4:49am, 24 September 2025【Basketball】

On September 23, ESPN recently convened 20 league coaches, executives and scouts to conduct a survey and asked them to vote on some topics in the offseason and the new season. This group of people can be said to be the group that understands the most football in the league now. They deal with topics related to basketball every day. Although sometimes their choices also have different opinions, those who get more votes will definitely be the ones who have the most recognition. Let’s take a look together.

Who is the new season champion?

They predicted Eastern Conference champions are: 9 votes in the Cavaliers, 7 votes in the Knicks, 2 votes in the Eagles, 1 vote each in the Bucks and Magic. This kind of vote is usually favored by an expert. The Cavaliers are actually higher than the Knicks. To be honest, it surprised me, but the two teams still get very close to the votes. Their predictions for the Western Conference champions are: Thunder 18 votes and Nuggets 2 votes. Yes, you read that right. Although the so-called top-level teams, the Clippers, Rockets and Timberwolves seem to have a chance to win the championship, they did not get any votes. The Thunder are still strong and deserve the defending champion.

After that, they voted for the championship in the new season, but the Thunder still had 18 votes and 2 votes in the Nuggets. In their opinion, these so-called strong teams in the East are not enough. As the defending champion, the Thunder retained their core lineup during the offseason. It can be predicted that their three-core will still increase their goals in the new season, after all, they are too young. The Nuggets introduced Cameron Johnson, Valan, Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown in the offseason, and they were strengthened. Last season, the Nuggets posed the biggest threat to the Thunder, so hope for the greatest.

Who will be the MVP of the new season?

The final voting results are: Jokic 7 votes, Alexander 5 votes, Doncic 4 votes, Wenban 2 votes, Antetokounmpo 1 votes, and Edwards 1 votes. As the number one player in the league, it is too easy for him to play data. In the past five years, he is the only one who has been among the top three in the MVP list. From this we can also see how great Jokic is. Alexander has guaranteed data and record, and it is reasonable that he will be favored, and Doncic will be blessed with inspirational stories of slimming next season, and his performance is stable enough, it is understandable that he ranks third.

As for Wenban, he can indeed get more expectations and attention in the new season. After all, he is the future face. He may not be as good as others, but he will also get more attention. Some people will vote. To be honest, if Wenban can lead the team to sixth in the Western Conference, he will probably be a popular MVP. Antetokounmpo's data will definitely be guaranteed next season, but the biggest problem is the record. It is obviously unrealistic for Lillard to leave with a Turner and a Letter to win the record. Is the letter not considering leaving now?

Which team is the best offseason team?

The votes for this result are: 7 votes from the Hawks, 4 votes from the Nuggets, 3 votes from the Rockets, 2 votes from the Magic and Thunder, and 1 vote from the Clippers and Lakers. We won't say much about this kind of vote for one vote. This is what some experts who prefer the Lakers and the Clippers. Although the operation is indeed good, it is not the best. The Thunder retained the core lineup, which was a very successful one for them. The Rockets got Durant, and they also won Capela and Finney Smith, but it was really surprising that they only ranked third.

The Thunder just now we also talked about their operations. After this team has a series of operations, the team not only saved money, but also strengthened the thickness of the starting and substitute lineup. Looking at the entire offseason, I personally think they are the best. The Hawks got Porzingis, Alexander Walker and Kennard in the offseason. They also strengthened the starting and substitute. The Hawks also planned to make their last try. If they fail, trade to send Trae Young away. The team rebuilt around Daniels and Jayjo.

Which team has the worst offseason operation?

Pelicans have 9 votes first, Suns have 4 votes, Kings have 2 votes, Lakers, Bulls, Grizzlies, 76ers and Trail Blazers have 1 vote each. The Pelicans' operation is really incomprehensible. They chose two rookies, which looked like they were rebuilt. As a result, the team's core only sent CJ away, and Zion hasn't left yet! Is this to grasp both the present and the future? The Warriors can't do this job, they are purely YY, and they don't have the current situation. Durant lost money when Suns traded, but only ranked second, which is enough to show how disappointing the Pelicans' operation is.

The Suns lineup looks more reasonable, but Durant traded for 1 No. 10 draw, 5 second round picks, and Jaylen Green, who has not fully realized his talent, and Dillon, the top gate, has also bought out Bill. It will be difficult for the team to operate if they have dead money in the next few years. The king did not send away their unsuitable core, signed DeRozan, and ate Sharic's garbage contract. It was really no chance to achieve the record. Having said that, what do you want to say about this vote? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.

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