With the NBA offseason winding down, almost all of the big moves have come and gone. However, one massive offseason story was finally settled on Tuesday, as Kevin Durant withdrew his trade request and will be playing for the Brooklyn Nets this season.
After teammate Kyrie Irving announced his return to the Nets, there were still question marks on if Durant would join him.' Durant had been rumored in countless trade packages for nearly 2 months now, but a deal had not been completed. With the season rapidly approaching, it became clear that returning to Brooklyn might be in the superstar’s best interests.
As a result of this announcement, the 2022-23 NBA Championship odds have shifted significantly. Let's take a look at the updated odds and projections for the Nets.
NBA Championship odds drastically shift for Brooklyn Nets
Shortly after news of Durant’s original trade demand became available, the Nets could be found at 50/1 to win this season’s NBA title. However, that number slowly worsened with each passing week. Less than 10 days ago, the Nets were priced at 15/1 to win the championship. But after Tuesday’s announcement, Brooklyn is now listed at +750 to win the title at FanDuel Sportsbook. This puts the Nets at No. 5 in the odds, behind Boston, Milwaukee, Golden State and the Clippers.