At least 10 teams have the strength to enter the playoffs? Which team is the strongest starting lineup of the Western Conference team next season?

Since the free market opened this summer, it has basically been settled, and most teams' lineups for next season have basically taken shape. This summer, many teams in the Western Conference have been strengthened, and there are many strong teams in the Western Conference, so the competition in the Western Conference will look even more intense next season.

Judging from the current lineup, as many as 10 teams in the Western Conference will still have the strength to enter the playoffs next season. Unfortunately, there are only 8 playoff spots in the Western Conference. Even if the other two teams can participate in the playoffs, they will eventually miss the playoffs. These 10 Western Conference teams that are capable of entering the playoffs are the Thunder, Rockets, Nuggets, Mavericks, Timberwolves, Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Spurs, and Grizzlies.

The Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, Mavericks and Grizzlies have changed a certain amount of changes, and corresponding reinforcements have been made. The Rockets traded Durant and signed Capela and Finney Smith. They should have the strength to compete with the Thunder next season and have hope of winning the championship. The Nuggets exchanged Porter Jr. for Cameron Johns, which not only saved salary space, but also further improved their strength, and was still a favorite to win the championship. Although the Lakers did not make any big deals and lost Finney Smith, they were lucky enough to get Ayton, who was bought out by the Trail Blazers, and their annual salary was less than $10 million, which was a big advantage. Although Ayton is unlikely to cause a qualitative change in the Lakers, at least the center position has been strengthened and the lineup is more reasonable.

As for the Mavericks, their lineup was already very luxurious last season, but they lost to injuries. This summer, the Mavericks were lucky to get the No. 1 pick and selected Flag, which was also a kind of reinforcement. As long as Irving returns from injury, the Mavericks' strength is still quite strong. The Grizzlies also made a big deal, sending Bain away, in exchange for Pope and Cole Anthony, and there are 4 first-round picks. Although he lost Bain, the Grizzlies' lineup strength has not changed much compared to last season. As long as Morant and Jackson Jr. remain healthy, they are also playoff-level teams.

The Thunder, Timberwolves, Clippers, Warriors, and Spurs have no achievements in the free market, and the lineup of next season has basically not changed, and the starting lineup has remained stable. Except for the Spurs, these teams made it to the playoffs last season. The Thunder and the Timberwolves also met in the Western Conference Finals, and the Thunder successfully won the championship. Although the Spurs missed the playoffs last season, it was mainly because both Vinbanyama and Fox were reimbursed after the All-Star. As long as the lineup remains healthy, the Spurs have great hopes of making it to the playoffs next season.