# How Many NBA Teams Can ACTUALLY Win the Championship?

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Podcast: [Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nba-daily-podcast-on-the-national-basketball-association-217331)
Published: 2026-09-14T17:07:58+00:00
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Wes, Matt and Haize determine how many true NBA championship contenders there are and which could surprisingly miss the playoffs, react to Steve Ballmer accepting the Clippers’ punishment, and draft their ultimate starting five of game-day foods.

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