NBA odds: Kevin Durant’s next team, from Heat to Warriors

One factor bettors can financial institution on within the NBA offseason is navigating Kevin Durant commerce chatter. This yr, the rumors are heating up once more.

KD is one-third of what was supposed to be Brooklyn’s Big 3. But James Harden left BK for Philly, and Kyrie Irving’s part-time play did the Nets no actual favors final season. 

At the start of the season — in accordance to the percentages, no less than — these three had been destined to lead their group to an NBA title. FOX Bet listed the Nets because the favorites to win all of it at +230 before the season tipped off.

The newest information that Kyrie Irving is staying put in Brooklyn as part of his dedication to Kevin makes some oddsmakers suppose {that a} Durant exit from Brooklyn is unlikely. However, followers and bettors noticed final season that dedication is just not Kyrie’s forte, so maybe there’s nonetheless a path out of BK for KD. 

According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, where Kevin Durant stands is still unknown. So though Irving opted in, Durant searching for an out continues to be a chance.

To dig into the rumors somewhat additional, FOX Bet gave us the hypothetical odds on the place Durant may land. If No. 7 is on the transfer for the third time in six years, which squad may he ball for next? 

Let’s dive in.

ODDS ON KEVIN DURANT’S NEXT TEAM*

Nets: -1000 (guess $10 to win $12.50 whole)
Heat: +300 (guess $10 to win $40 whole)
Grizzlies: +500 (guess $10 to win $60 whole)
Suns: +500 (guess $10 to win $60 whole)
Hawks: +550 (guess $10 to win $65 whole)
Knicks: +550 (guess $10 to win $65 whole)
Clippers: +600 (guess $10 to win $70 whole)
Blazers: +650 (guess $10 to win $75 whole)
Bulls: +1500 (guess $10 to win $160 whole)
Lakers: +1500 (guess $10 to win $160 whole)
Thunder: +1500 (guess $10 to win $160 whole)
Warriors: +2000 (guess $10 to win $210 whole)

*odds as of 6/27/2022

While a possible KD-Brooklyn cut up has been dominating current NBA conversations, FOX Bet oddsmakers have the Nets listed because the group that Durant will probably play for next yr.

From a playing perspective, the group has gone 59-31 straight up with Durant within the lineup through the two-time NBA champion’s two-year tenure in Brooklyn. And in playoffs with KD, Brooklyn is 9-7 in opposition to the unfold (ATS). Breaking up is tough to do, which explains why the Nets’ odds to maintain KD on the squad next yr are listed at -1000.

According to FOX Bet sports activities dealer Tieme Wesselink, Irving exercising his choice to play in Brooklyn once more means the Nets will give it a go next yr with a new-look Big 3.

“I’m satisfied the Nets will make a run on the NBA Finals next season with their core of Durant, Irving, Simmons and Joe Harris,” Wesselink stated. “If they blow it up in Brooklyn, it will likely be as a result of the group is just not anticipating an All-Star or borderline All-Star contribution from Ben Simmons next season.”

If KD does find yourself leaving, the Heat at +300 have the next-best odds to land the 2014 MVP. Miami may need confirmed its moxie within the common season, however when the postseason rolled round, it turned apparent that Jimmy “Buckets” Butler wants one other famous person to get the Heat again to Finals kind. 

Could Durant be the vice Miami wants to get scorching once more?

The Lakers and the Warriors are two Western Conference groups close to the underside of the oddsboard when it comes to attainable touchdown spots for the two-time NBA Finals MVP. 

Kevin Durant teaming up with LeBron in Los Angeles could be a made-for-TV storyline, farfetched even by Hollywood requirements. That’s why the Lakers’ odds as Durant’s next group sit at an extended +1500.

But what about Durant teaming up with Steph Curry and going again to Golden State the place he received his two titles? 

Yes, the Warriors — just like the Lakers — are sitting at +1500 to have KD on their group next yr. However, is it attainable that the chemistry between him, Steph and Klay is strictly what the Bay wants to run it again to win one other title next yr? 

Bettors ought to maintain an in depth eye on Kevin Durant’s next group as a result of wherever he lands, that group’s NBA title odds will nearly definitely shrink immediately.

Do you suppose the famous person stays put in Brooklyn to powerful it out with Kyrie for yet another yr? Or do you suppose he makes a transfer to one other franchise in the hunt for his third ring? Stay tuned to FOX Bet because the story unfolds!

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