Celtics See Major Shift In Championship Odds Following The Kevin Durant Report

Are the Celtics getting serious about landing Kevin Durant?

Earlier today, Jaylen Brown took to social media to react after it was reported that he was being floated in talks for Boston to reel in KD.

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With the Celtics being linked to even Durant, their championship odds for next season have already taken a big leap forward.

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Today, the Celtics’ championship odds for next year jumped from +550 to +450 after the KD news.

Check out the top championship contenders’ odds for next season per Sports Betting Dime:

Team	Odds
Boston Celtics	+450
Golden State Warriors	+600
Milwaukee Bucks	+700
Los Angeles Clippers	+750
Phoenix Suns	+850
Los Angeles Lakers	+1100
Brooklyn Nets	+1400
Miami Heat	+1400
Philadelphia 76ers	+1600
Denver Nuggets	+2000
Dallas Mavericks	+2200
Memphis Grizzlies	+2200
Toronto Raptors	+3000
Minnesota Timberwolves	+4000
New Orleans Pelicans	+4500
Chicago Bulls	+5000
Atlanta Hawks	+5000
New York Knicks	+7500

 

The Boston Celtics were already considered championship contenders for next season following their trip to the NBA Finals last season, but getting Kevin Durant would put them over the edge.

Still, the Celtics would have to put together a large enough package to reel in KD. But by floated a player like Jaylen Brown, they’re showing that they’re serious about the effort.

For now, the Nets still seem content bring Kevin Durant back next season despite his wishes, but perhaps that’ll change in the coming days.

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