The NBA season is right around the corner, with the defending champion Nuggets hosting the Lakers in the opening game next Tuesday night.
This season there are plenty of notable faces in new places. And when looking at player futures we can wager on at various legal brick-and-mortar books or on the betting apps, a couple stand out involving relatively young players who recently relocated.
Let’s take a look at a pair of bets that should make for a fun sweat this season.
Most Improved Player: Mikal Bridges, +1000
You may think of this award generally going to second- or third-year players, but that's not always the case. Heck, Lauri Markkanen won it last year, and he'd been in the league for six seasons.