
How close is your team to an NBA title? We tiered all 30 franchises
Tim Bontemps
created: June 24, 2025, 9:23 a.m. | updated: June 25, 2025, 11:03 a.m.
(Note: Teams are organized alphabetically within each tier, and the projected salary cap space for each comes via ESPN's Bobby Marks.)
True NBA title contenderOklahoma City Thunder (68-14)Total players under contract: 15Projected salary cap space: NoneTotal tradable picks: 10 first-round picks, 17 second-round picksOklahoma City has an embarrassment of riches.
Will Tim Connelly, who can opt out of his contract, remain in charge of the franchise moving forward?
Dallas Mavericks (39-43)Total players under contract: 13Projected salary cap space: NoneTotal tradable picks: 3 first-round picks, 2 second-round picksWhat a wild ride in Dallas.
Sacramento Kings (40-42)Total players under contract: 10Projected salary cap space: NoneTotal tradable picks: 6 first-round picks, 3 second-round picksNew lead executive Scott Perry takes over an unbalanced Kings roster.
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