NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition - Where the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and every other team check in

The Golden State Warriors are the 2022 NBA champions, Stephen Curry has his long-awaited Finals MVP award and the Warriors' big three of Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green tallied title No. 4.

OK, what's next?

After battling in the Finals, where do the Warriors and Boston Celtics check in for the 2022-23 season? What about Eastern Conference contenders such as the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers after falling short of their playoff goals this season?

What lies ahead for the Phoenix Suns — the league's best regular-season team in 2021-22 — ahead of a massive offseason decision surrounding center Deandre Ayton? Where do LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers land after failing to reach the play-in tournament?

Yes, it's way too early. But before we hit the draft and free agency, let's take stock of the current landscape of the league.

Note: These rankings are based on where the members of our panel (ESPN's Kendra Andrews, Tim Bontemps, Jamal Collier, Nick Friedell, Andrew Lopez, Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin, Kevin Pelton and Ohm Youngmisuk) think teams belong heading into next season, taking into account potential player movement and the draft. Title odds for 2023 by Caesars Sportsbook.

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1. Golden State Warriors 2021-22 record: 53-29 Result: NBA champions 2023 title odds: +500

Fresh off their fourth championship in the past eight seasons, the Warriors have much to celebrate, including the return of Klay Thompson and the emergence of Jordan Poole. Still, they have a big offseason ahead. Golden State has just eight players locked in to its roster, with some key free agents, including Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II, and an