May 8, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with guard Klay Thompson (11) against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in game five of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
For the first time since 2018, the Golden State Warriors are entering an NBA season with title expectations. While winning a championship is their ultimate (maybe impossible) goal, it feels good to be considered a contender again, nevertheless.
ESPN’s predictions are never that important — but they have declared the Warriors as one of six championship contenders in the Western Conference.