NBA looks at teams aiming for ninth consecutive champion
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The NBA has seen eight different champions over the past eight years, prompting discussions about which of the other 22 teams could join this trend. Evaluating team compositions and performances, analysts are considering the level of competition and the potential for maintaining the league's parity. The narrative highlights not only the successes of past champions but also the challenges faced by teams further down the standings. The upcoming season will provide further clarity as teams finalize their rosters and strategies.
- •Eight different NBA champions in eight years indicates league parity.
- •Twenty-two teams are evaluated for their potential to compete.
- •Team compositions are being analyzed leading into the next season.
- •Upcoming season will reveal how teams adapt to maintain competitiveness.
- 12:21 PMESPN — Stacking which teams can keep the NBA's parity run going
"The NBA has seen eight different champions in eight years. Which of the other 22 teams can make it 9-for-9, and which ones are a long way off?
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