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NBA Championship 2023-2024 Preview and Team Analysis
The 2023-24 NBA season runs from 24th October 2023 through to the finals which will take place in June 2024.
The betting for NBA season sees Milwaukee Bucks as the favourite to take their third NBA Championship.
Still not sure who to put your money on for the NBA Championship? Why not check out our free NBA Predictions
NBA Championship 23/24: Coaching Changes
The following teams changed their coach prior to the 2023/24 NBA Season:
| Team | Out | In |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Postons | Dwane Casey | Monty Williams |
| Houston Rockets | Stephen Silas | Ime Udoka |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Mike Budenholzer | Adrian Griffin |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Doc Rivers | Nick Nurse |
| Phoenix Suns | Monty Williams | Frank Vogel |
| Toronto Raptors | Nick Nurse | Darko Rajakovic |
Our best NBA Handicappers are on hand to assist you with your picks on the NBA Championship.
NBA International Games in 23/24
Two regular season NBA games will be played at international venues this season:
- 9th November Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks at Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico
- 11th January Brooklyn Nets v Cleveland Cavaliers at Accor Arena, Paris France
Not sure how to make your picks on basketball? We have a guide on Picking Teams, Types of Markets and Strategies
Player Team Changes 2023/24
| Player | To | From |
|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | Boston Celtics | Washinton Wizards |
| Marcus Smart | Memphis Grizzlies | Boston Celtics |
| Tyus Jones | Washington Wizards | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Danilo Gallinari | Washington Wizards | Boston Celtics |
| Mike Muscala | Washington Wizards | Boston Celtics |
| Bradley Beal | Phoenix Suns | Washington Wizards |
| Jordan Goodwin | Phoenix Suns | Washington Wizards |
| Isaiah Todd | Phoenix Suns | Washington Wizards |
| Chris Paul | Washington Wizards | Phoenix Suns |
| Landry Shamet | Washington Wizards | Phoenix Suns |
| Joe Harris | Detroit Pistons | Brooklyn Nets |
| Patty Mills | Atlanta Hawks | Brooklyn Nets |
| Davis Bertans | Oklahoma City Thunder | Dallas Mavericks |
| Richaun Holmes | Dallas Mavericks | Sacramento Kings |
| Monte Morris | Detroit Pistons | Washington Wizards |
| Chris Paul | Golden State Wariors | Phoenix Suns |
| Patrick Baldwin Jnr | Washington Wizards | Golden State Warriors |
| Jordan Poole | Washington Wizards | Golden State Warriors |
| Ryan Rollins | Washington Wizards | Golden State Warriors |
| Chris Duarte | Sacramento Kings | Indiana Pacers |
| Victor Oladipo | Houston Rockets | Miami Heat |
| Max Strus | Cleveland Cavaliers | Miami Heat |
| Cedi Osman | San Antonio Spurs | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Lamar Stevens | Boston Celtics | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Rudy Gay | Golden State Warriors | Utah Jazz |
| John Collins | Utah Jazz | Atlanta Hawks |
| Obi Toppin | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
| Damian Jones | Cleveland Cavaliers | Utah Jazz |
| Usman Garuba | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets |
| Ty Ty Washington Jr | Milwaukee Bucks | Houston Rockets |
| Dillon Brooks | Houston Rockets | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Kenyon Martin Jr | Los Angeles Clippers | Houston Rockets |
| Josh Christopher | Utah Jazz | Houston Rockets |
| Grant Williams | Dallas Mavericks | Boston Celtics |
| Reggie Bullock | Houston Rockets | Dallas Mavericks |
| Cameron Payne | Milwaukee Bucks | Phoenix Suns |
| Damian Lillard | Milwaukee Bucks | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Grayson Allen | Phoenix Suns | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Keon Johnson | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Nassir Little | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Jusuf Nurkic | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Deandre Ayton | Portland Trail Blazers | Phoenix Suns |
| Jrue Holiday | Boston Celtics | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Malcolm Brogdon | Portland Trail Blazers | Boston Celtics |
| Robert Williams III | Portland Trail Blazers | Boston Celtics |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Houston Rockets | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Kevin Porter Jnr | Oklahoma City Thunder | Houston Rockets |
Last ten winners of the NBA
The NBA Finals are contested by the winners of the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference.
The NBA's history stretches back to 1947 when the now-defunct Chicago Stags defeated the Philadelphia Warriors for what would become the NBA Championship.
Last Ten NBA Champions:
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Denver Nuggest | Miami Heat | 4-1 |
| 2022 | Golden State Warriors | Boston Celtics | 4-2 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Bucks | Phoenix Suns | 4-2 |
| 2020 | LA Lakers | Miami Heat | 4-2 |
| 2019 | Toronto Raptors | Golden State Warriors | 4-2 |
| 2018 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-0 |
| 2017 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-1 |
| 2016 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Golden State Warriors | 4-3 |
| 2015 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-2 |
| 2014 | San Antonio Spurs | Miami Heat | 4-1 |
| 2013 | Miami Heat | San Antonio Spurs | 4-3 |
Which team has won the most NBA Championships?
- LA Lakers 17
- Boston Celtics 17
- Golden State Warriors 7
- Chicago Bulls 6
- San Antonio Spurs 5
- Philadelphia 76ers 3
- Detroit Pistons 3
- Miami Heat 3
- New York Knicks 2
- Houston Rockets 2
- Milwaukee Bucks 2
Make sure you have a look through our guide to the best sportsbooks for basketball
Other Basketball Strategy Articles on OLBG
- https://www.olbg.com/us/blogs/nba-betting-strategies-systems-how-do-you-win-moneyline
- https://www.olbg.com/us/blogs/nba-betting-strategies-systems-hosts-looking-fourth-consecutive-win
- https://www.olbg.com/us/blogs/highest-point-scorers-nba
- https://www.olbg.com/us/blogs/march-madness-betting-systems
- https://www.olbg.com/us/blogs/best-march-madness-bracket
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