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US media divides the strength of the 30 teams in the new season: The Lakers miss the top ten, are they as strong as the Rockets only ranked sixth?

11:04am, 22 August 2025【Basketball】

On August 22, US media today divided the 30 teams based on the operation of each team during the offseason and their lineup strength. Let's mainly look at the top ten in this rating. The 11-20th place is: Lakers, Bucks, Hawks, Grizzlies, Pacers, Celtics, 76ers, Heat, Mavericks and Spurs. The 21-30th place is: Kings, Bulls, Raptors, Trail Blazers, Suns, Pelicans, Hornets, Jazz, Wizards and Nets. The 10th Pistons, the 10th Pistons, achieved a rise last season. The youth team has excellent talent. They have won three No. 5 picks through the draft in the past few years, including Holland, Orsa and Ivey. The team also has the No. 1 pick, Cunningham, who is now the top ball-holding core in the league, and the team also has veterans such as Dunrow and Harris. The team has a good defensive system under the leadership of Bill Staff, which destined that their lower limit would be very high. Although the ninth Warriors,

Warriors have not operated anyway until now, everyone knows who they will introduce: Horford, Melton, Ses Curry, Payton Jr., and Brogdon. Some of them may not join, but most of them will play for the Warriors. With Butler, Curry and the three giants who pursue dreams, the Warriors' core members are indeed very strong as long as they stay healthy, but at this age, can they withstand the consumption of 82 games?

The eighth Magic

The Orlando Magic have made it to the playoffs in the past two years. If it weren't for injury last season, they would have achieved good results, but they also exposed the problem of no shooting last season. However, now the Magic have introduced Bain and Tyers Jones, and the team's space ability has been improved. At the same time, they have retained the core lineup. Their three-core will increase their goals in the new season. In this case, the Magic in the new season is definitely worth looking forward to.

The seventh place in the Clippers

The Clippers are only ranked seventh. It is estimated that many fans are already very interested in the top six. The Clippers are definitely capable of winning the championship. They now have not only three giants: Harden, Bill and Leonard, but also veterans like Paul and Daluo. Does the lineup look too old? Among their main rotations, Collins, Zubac and Dunn are all very young. This team has a top-notch roster in the league and has top experience.

The sixth Rockets,

The Rockets are the team that has the chance to win the championship in many media and famous people, and TA also looked down upon them. The Rockets got Durant, they have a top scorer, and the team lacks stable scoring ability has solved the problem of players, and their defensive system is still there. What's more important is that Amen and Shin Kyung will still increase their goals in the new season. In this case, as long as Durant is not injured, they are one of the most promising teams to win the championship.

The fifth Nuggets

Nuggets operated so well this offseason. They got Cameron Johnson through the trade and won Valan, Hardaway and Bruce Brown. The team not only reduced their spending, but also enhanced the lineup thickness. This may be the Nuggets are approaching the championship again 23 years later. The Nuggets have a league-first player like Jokic. There is no big doubt that they can become the favorite to win the championship. The Rockets, Nuggets and Clippers are all very strong on paper.

The fourth Timberwolves

To be honest, I think the Timberwolves are overrated. Although they have reached the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive seasons, they relied on the advantage of the lineup last season that the team surpassed the Lakers and the Warriors. As for the Timberwolves' paper strength now, if they meet the Nuggets, Clippers and Rockets, they will not have an advantage. Unless Edwards can go to a higher level in the new season and become a real league super giant, the Timberwolves will be even more terrifying.

The Third Cavaliers

The Cavaliers originally planned to break up their quad cores in the offseason, but the team gave up. After all, the Celtics and the Pacers fell down. They saw a chance to break out of the division. To be honest, it is in the East now. If the Cavaliers are put in the West, even though they are quad cores, they may not even be able to make the top seven of this list. Although there are many stars, they will be targeted by their opponents in the playoffs. It is difficult for them to cross the Knicks in the new season.

Second Knicks

Now the Knicks are basically the strongest team in the East. The team has many top forwards, as well as two outstanding stars, Towns and Brunson. In addition, the team has strengthened their lineup thickness during the offseason. To be honest, the Knicks are now not afraid even if they meet the Pacers at the time, they probably won’t be afraid. The team not only has a strong starting strength, but the thickness of the substitute is also the top level in the league. The big ball market is good, and they are really willing to spend money.

The first Thunder

The Thunder did not sign up in the offseason. They retained the core lineup and sent a large contract renewal to the three cores. This is the most successful for the Thunder. After all, their three cores are very young, and they have successfully won the championship with the three cores. As long as they retain the core lineup, they will still be the biggest favorite to win the championship. The core members of the Thunder will still increase their goals in the new season. Having said that, what do you want to say about the ranking of US media this time? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.

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