The 2021 NBA Finals are still ongoing, but that hasn't stopped the bettors from looking forward to next season. Per the newest betting odds released by BetOnline, the Los Angeles Lakers– led by superstar LeBron James– are right behind Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets for the top spot.

Surprise surprise, the Nets are the top spot and were the favorites to take home the cake this season before injuries to both Harden and Irving ultimately doomed them. The Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns– the two teams left in the NBA this season– round out the top six teams.

Perhaps the most surprising on the list is the Golden State Warriors, who lost to the Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament. However, getting Klay Thompson back and seeing Stephen Curry go nuclear and finish third in MVP voting has many people excited for the Dubs.

The Clippers are the other team, and they fell just a couple of games short of the Finals after an injury to Kawhi Leonard.

The Lakers have many decisions to make in free agency, and the roster could once again look vastly different from what it did during this past season. Still, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, it always feels like they have a shot.

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Enjoy the NBA Finals, but also start thinking about next season.