On the heels of the Denver Nuggets parting ways with coach Michael Malone, betting odds have the Lakers as the favorites to be Nikola Jokic’s next team.
While Jokic has spent the entirety of his career in Denver, it’s no secret that he and Luka Doncic are friends. Given the pair’s connection, Bovada has the LA Lakers as the betting favorites to be Nikola Jokic’s next team.
After the news of Malone being fired, opening odds hit Bovada, with LA as a +500 favorite, and the next-highest NBA team being the Toronto Raptors, who opened at +1000 odds.
Evan Bell is a journalist specializing in the NBA and NHL at Sportskeeda, whose love for the game stems from a childhood spent watching the Chicago Bulls. He has been there through their highs and lows, from the Jordan era to the exciting Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah years.
Evan finds the 82-game season and the intensity of playoff basketball exhilarating, and he also revels in the offseason drama. Phil Jackson stands out as his favorite coach, whom he admires for his composed leadership and success in managing dynamic personalities like Dennis Rodman.
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