It is much too early, as many have said, and I know the cream invariably rises to the top. Just over a week ago, with the Hayward injury weakening Boston, many commentators were echoing what they had been saying all off season - GSW V Cavs again.
The more games are played, the more I have my doubts. Knowing you don't write off champions it may be a good time to get better odds while fans are questioning the 'certainty' of that eventuating. I doubt that though, the Cavs have issues and the return of IT may not be the cure. The East is a lot more open than many expected and I think it will continue in that way.
I have greater faith in GSW to climb to the top of the west and dominate but you have to be impressed with a number of other teams. I don't think NBA talent is as thinly spread as some have suggested. A strong draft class and the improvement of other teams and players have improved the league.
While GSW may find it tougher to dominate than expected, I believe they ultimately are still the team you must beat to win the west and that is unlikely to happen (another team beating them). The east is different, the Cavs are vulnerable and the Lebron factor is diminishing, especially with his supporting cast. An injury to Love and the Cavs will struggle more than the Celtics without Hayward. Even in the playoffs there must be questions about Lebrun's ability to carry his team against teams with a greater spread of talent - such as the Celtics.