Around the League Week 17 (2/7 - 2/13)

[Flagrant Fowl]

I think it should be between Siakam and Allen, no disrespect to Brown.

Can't really go wrong with either guy, but Allen has played 7 more games than Siakam and Cleveland is 3 games ahead of Toronto in the East. My vote would go to Allen.

[AmareIsGod]

Can't help but laugh at this. The guy everyone wanted the Suns to draft with a no-look dime to the guy they drafted instead but couldn't figure out how to use.

That clip gives me an ulcer. Too much Suns draft failure in one clip.

Then I go watch highlights of us dismantling the Bucks the other night and that ulcer heals right up!

[Split T]

I think it should be between Siakam and Allen, no disrespect to Brown.

Can't really go wrong with either guy, but Allen has played 7 more games than Siakam and Cleveland is 3 games ahead of Toronto in the East. My vote would go to Allen.

Ya I just threw brown on there because I saw people mentioning him. Jrue Holiday and Miles Bridges too. I lean Pascal, but I have no problem with it being Allen.

[bajanguy008]

I'm confused

[The Bobster]

I'm confused

Have you looked at the standings lately LeBron?

[Superbone]

I'm confused

Have you looked at the standings lately LeBron?

I think he figures he's already a champion from the past.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Their bubble title probably didn't have a parade. I'd look it up by I think my AD Block prevents that Google search.

[bajanguy008]

Yes one of my Bron fan friends reminded me there was no parade for the Bubble ring
I laughed like you mean two years ago smh
Typical Bron though, looking to find a way to be part of the Convo
Not as if he likes attention or anything

[bajanguy008]

Their bubble title probably didn't have a parade. I'd look it up by I think my AD Block prevents that Google search.

Haaaa, we just posted at the same time but either way
Let the guys have their moment smh

[The Bobster]

How are the Lakers even with the Grizzlies? Do people not realize the Nets just had an 11-game losing streak?

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Odds to win 2022 NBA title:

Phoenix Suns: +425
Golden State Warriors: +480
Brooklyn Nets: +500
Milwaukee Bucks: +550
Philadelphia 76ers: +650
Miami Heat+: 1000
Utah Jazz: +1300
Los Angeles Lakers: +2000
Memphis Grizzlies: +2000
Denver Nuggets: +3000
Dallas Mavericks: +3000
Chicago Bulls: +3000
Boston Celtics: +3000
Cleveland Cavaliers: +4000
Toronto Raptors: +7000
La Clippers: +7000
Atlanta Hawks: +8000
Minnesota Timberwolves: +10000
Charlotte Hornets: +10000
New York Knicks: +20000
San Antonio Spurs: +30000
Sacramento Kings: +30000
New Orleans Pelicans: +30000
Washington Wizards: +40000
Portland Trail Blazers: +40000
Orlando Magic: +50000
Detroit Pistons: +50000
Indiana Pacers: +50000
Houston Rockets: +50000
Oklahoma City Thunder: +50000

[Flagrant Fowl]

The thing to always remember with future odds (and all odds in general) is the purpose is for the bookmaker to make money.

I don't think the Lakers can win the title with the team they have right now, but casual NBA fans just know LeBron, AD, and Westbrook. There are a whole lot of casual NBA fans for whom +2000 might look great to, so why should the bookmaker set their line closer to reality and unnecessarily increase their risk? The same thing can be said for a lot of teams with "superstar" players, and why the Knicks aren't down there with the Wizards.

[Indy]

The thing to always remember with future odds (and all odds in general) is the purpose is for the bookmaker to make money.

I don't think the Lakers can win the title with the team they have right now, but casual NBA fans just know LeBron, AD, and Westbrook. There are a whole lot of casual NBA fans for whom +2000 might look great to, so why should the bookmaker set their line closer to reality and unnecessarily increase their risk? The same thing can be said for a lot of teams with "superstar" players, and why the Knicks aren't down there with the Wizards.

Exactly this. Book odds aren't what is likeliest to happen; they are what people are likeliest to bet on happening.

[Aztec Sunsfan]

How are the Lakers even with the Grizzlies? Do people not realize the Nets just had an 11-game losing streak?

* * * * * *

Odds to win 2022 NBA title:

Phoenix Suns: +425
Golden State Warriors: +480
Brooklyn Nets: +500
Milwaukee Bucks: +550
Philadelphia 76ers: +650
Miami Heat+: 1000
Utah Jazz: +1300
Los Angeles Lakers: +2000
Memphis Grizzlies: +2000
Denver Nuggets: +3000
Dallas Mavericks: +3000
Chicago Bulls: +3000
Boston Celtics: +3000
Cleveland Cavaliers: +4000
Toronto Raptors: +7000
La Clippers: +7000
Atlanta Hawks: +8000
Minnesota Timberwolves: +10000
Charlotte Hornets: +10000
New York Knicks: +20000
San Antonio Spurs: +30000
Sacramento Kings: +30000
New Orleans Pelicans: +30000
Washington Wizards: +40000
Portland Trail Blazers: +40000
Orlando Magic: +50000
Detroit Pistons: +50000
Indiana Pacers: +50000
Houston Rockets: +50000
Oklahoma City Thunder: +50000

How bad were our odds to start the past year?

I’m looking at those 50k depths and remembering our team was there as little as two years ago… We do not appreciate James and Monty enough

[Superbone]

How are the Lakers even with the Grizzlies? Do people not realize the Nets just had an 11-game losing streak?

* * * * * *

Odds to win 2022 NBA title:

Phoenix Suns: +425
Golden State Warriors: +480
Brooklyn Nets: +500
Milwaukee Bucks: +550
Philadelphia 76ers: +650
Miami Heat+: 1000
Utah Jazz: +1300
Los Angeles Lakers: +2000
Memphis Grizzlies: +2000
Denver Nuggets: +3000
Dallas Mavericks: +3000
Chicago Bulls: +3000
Boston Celtics: +3000
Cleveland Cavaliers: +4000
Toronto Raptors: +7000
La Clippers: +7000
Atlanta Hawks: +8000
Minnesota Timberwolves: +10000
Charlotte Hornets: +10000
New York Knicks: +20000
San Antonio Spurs: +30000
Sacramento Kings: +30000
New Orleans Pelicans: +30000
Washington Wizards: +40000
Portland Trail Blazers: +40000
Orlando Magic: +50000
Detroit Pistons: +50000
Indiana Pacers: +50000
Houston Rockets: +50000
Oklahoma City Thunder: +50000

How bad were our odds to start the past year?

I’m looking at those 50k depths and remembering our team was there as little as two years ago… We do not appreciate James and Monty enough

I got us at +1600 at the beginning of the season.

[AmareIsGod]

How are the Lakers even with the Grizzlies? Do people not realize the Nets just had an 11-game losing streak?

* * * * * *

Odds to win 2022 NBA title:

Phoenix Suns: +425
Golden State Warriors: +480
Brooklyn Nets: +500
Milwaukee Bucks: +550
Philadelphia 76ers: +650
Miami Heat+: 1000
Utah Jazz: +1300
Los Angeles Lakers: +2000
Memphis Grizzlies: +2000
Denver Nuggets: +3000
Dallas Mavericks: +3000
Chicago Bulls: +3000
Boston Celtics: +3000
Cleveland Cavaliers: +4000
Toronto Raptors: +7000
La Clippers: +7000
Atlanta Hawks: +8000
Minnesota Timberwolves: +10000
Charlotte Hornets: +10000
New York Knicks: +20000
San Antonio Spurs: +30000
Sacramento Kings: +30000
New Orleans Pelicans: +30000
Washington Wizards: +40000
Portland Trail Blazers: +40000
Orlando Magic: +50000
Detroit Pistons: +50000
Indiana Pacers: +50000
Houston Rockets: +50000
Oklahoma City Thunder: +50000

How bad were our odds to start the past year?

I’m looking at those 50k depths and remembering our team was there as little as two years ago… We do not appreciate James and Monty enough

I got us at +1600 at the beginning of the season.

Did you put 5 on it?

[Superbone]

How are the Lakers even with the Grizzlies? Do people not realize the Nets just had an 11-game losing streak?

* * * * * *

Odds to win 2022 NBA title:

Phoenix Suns: +425
Golden State Warriors: +480
Brooklyn Nets: +500
Milwaukee Bucks: +550
Philadelphia 76ers: +650
Miami Heat+: 1000
Utah Jazz: +1300
Los Angeles Lakers: +2000
Memphis Grizzlies: +2000
Denver Nuggets: +3000
Dallas Mavericks: +3000
Chicago Bulls: +3000
Boston Celtics: +3000
Cleveland Cavaliers: +4000
Toronto Raptors: +7000
La Clippers: +7000
Atlanta Hawks: +8000
Minnesota Timberwolves: +10000
Charlotte Hornets: +10000
New York Knicks: +20000
San Antonio Spurs: +30000
Sacramento Kings: +30000
New Orleans Pelicans: +30000
Washington Wizards: +40000
Portland Trail Blazers: +40000
Orlando Magic: +50000
Detroit Pistons: +50000
Indiana Pacers: +50000
Houston Rockets: +50000
Oklahoma City Thunder: +50000

How bad were our odds to start the past year?

I’m looking at those 50k depths and remembering our team was there as little as two years ago… We do not appreciate James and Monty enough

I got us at +1600 at the beginning of the season.

Did you put 5 on it?

Gs.

[Mori Chu]

Funny game over in Brooklyn tonight. Nets beat the Knicks 111-106; Seth Curry had 20 points; Andre Drummond had 11 points and 19 rebounds.

[The Bobster]

How does Boston beat Philadelphia by 48 on the road and then turn around and lose to Detroit at home?

[The Bobster]

Memphis, Golden State and Utah all lose tonight, Western Conference leaders -

Suns 48-10
Warriors 42-17
Grizzlies 41-19
Jazz 36-22
Mavericks 34-24
Nuggets 33-25

[Flagrant Fowl]

X-rays were negative on his ankle, but he'd definitely going to miss some time. Does Mikal get into the All-Star game if both AD and Paul are out?