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NBA futures betting: Updated title, MVP, and ROY odds

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The NBA offseason is in full swing following an exciting free agency and summer league.

As rosters take shape, so too do the betting odds in the futures market. Below, you'll find updated odds on the NBA title, MVP, and Rookie of the Year.

Odds to win the NBA title

Team Opening Odds Current Odds
Warriors 7-4 12-1
Bucks 9-2 6-1
Celtics 7-1 25-1
76ers 10-1 8-1
Rockets 10-1 8-1
Knicks 16-1 1000-1
Clippers 16-1 7-2
Raptors 20-1 100-1
Lakers 20-1 4-1
Nuggets 25-1 16-1
Thunder 25-1 1000-1
Nets 30-1 50-1
Jazz 40-1 12-1
Trail Blazers 40-1 50-1
Mavericks 50-1 100-1
Spurs 60-1 50-1
Pacers 80-1 50-1
Magic 100-1 200-1
Hawks 100-1 300-1
Bulls 100-1 200-1
Kings 100-1 200-1
Pistons 300-1 300-1
Hornets 300-1 1000-1
Heat 300-1 100-1
Wizards 300-1 1000-1
Cavaliers 300-1 1000-1
Timberwolves 300-1 1000-1
Grizzlies 300-1 1000-1
Pelicans 300-1 100-1
Suns 300-1 1000-1

Odds are a speculative market prior to free agency, so you can't necessarily blame the oddsmakers for prices on teams such as the Knicks or Thunder. Who would have guessed New York would strike out in its quest to land a top-tier free agent, or Oklahoma City would deal Paul George and Russell Westbrook?

To no one's surprise, there's been plenty of money on the Lakers throughout their jump from 20-1 to 4-1.

Odds to win MVP

Player Opening Odds Current Odds
Giannis Antetokounmpo 7-2 7-2
Steph Curry 4-1 4-1
James Harden 9-2 4-1
Anthony Davis 10-1 10-1
Nikola Jokic 10-1 10-1
Russell Westbrook 12-1 20-1
LeBron James 12-1 12-1
Kawhi Leonard 12-1 12-1
Paul George 12-1 16-1
Damian Lillard 25-1 25-1
Joel Embiid 25-1 12-1
Ben Simmons 50-1  50-1
Kyrie Irving 50-1  50-1
Donovan Mitchell 50-1  50-1
Luka Doncic 50-1  50-1

This is essentially the first tier of MVP hopefuls, with a couple dozen other players 100-1 or longer who haven't budged off their current prices. Some on the list should benefit from playing on a better overall team, but it hasn't helped their MVP stocks. For example, Westbrook and James Harden, now on the same team - again - have seen their odds shorten, given they'll have to split their usage. George went from playing with one star (Westbrook) to another (Kawhi Leonard), but has been bumped from 12-1 to 16-1.

Odds to win Rookie of the Year

Player Opening Odds Current Odds
Zion Williamson 2-3 5-7
Ja Morant 4-1 9-2
RJ Barrett 5-1 5-1
Darius Garland 14-1 20-1
Coby White 20-1 20-1
Jarrett Culver 20-1 30-1
De'Andre Hunter 20-1 30-1
Cam Reddish 40-1 60-1
Jaxson Hayes 40-1 60-1
Rui Hachimura 50-1 12-1
Michael Porter 100-1 25-1
Nassir Little 100-1 200-1
Romeo Langford 100-1 300-1
P.J. Washington 100-1 300-1
Cam Johnson 100-1 300-1
Keldon Johnson 100-1 200-1
Tyler Herro 100-1 40-1
Sekou Doumbouya 100-1 200-1
Bol Bol 300-1 500-1
Bruno Fernando 300-1 500-1
Goga Bitadze 300-1 500-1
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 300-1 300-1
Brandon Clarke 300-1 40-1
Carsen Edwards 1000-1 50-1
Kevin Porter Jr. 1000-1 1000-1
Chuma Okeke 1000-1 1000-1
Talen Horton-Tucker 1000-1 1000-1
Dylan Winder 1000-1 1000-1
Ty Jerome 1000-1 1000-1
Matisse Thybulle 1000-1 1000-1
Tacko Fall 1000-1 100-1

It's been the Zion Award since the opener, but there have been a couple of movers along the way. Players such as Carsen Edwards, Brandon Clarke, and Rui Hachimura had strong showings in the summer league, while Michael Porter Jr. looks like he's ready to go after sitting out his entire rookie season with a back injury.

Edwards and Tyler Herro - who's also been a steady riser - were two popular bets at Las Vegas sportsbooks this offseason.

Alex Kolodziej is a betting writer at theScore. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 12 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.

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