Heat's Title Odds Plummet in Wake of Lillard Blockbuster

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Sep 28, 2023

What many basketball fans thought was inevitable proved anything but on Wednesday, as the Portland Trail Blazers dealt franchise icon Damian Lillard not to the Miami Heat (his preferred destination) but to the Milwaukee Bucks. He will now form a lethal duo alongside two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Unsurprisingly, Miami’s title odds have plummeted after losing out on the Lillard sweepstakes, falling from opening odds of +1000 to +2500 (per FanDuel Sportsbook).

While the Heat still boasts the likes of Jimmy ButlerBam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro, the inability to bring “Dame Time” to South Beach can only be viewed as a disappointing setback for the organization, exacerbated by the seven-time All-Star joining a conference rival.

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Current FanDuel NBA Championship Odds

Team  Odds
Milwaukee Bucks +360
Boston Celtics +500
Phoenix Suns +550
Denver Nuggets +650
Los Angeles Lakers +1200
Golden State Warriors +1700
Cleveland Cavaliers +1800
Memphis Grizzlies  +2000
Los Angeles Clippers +2100
Philadelphia 76ers +2400
Miami Heat +2500
Dallas Mavericks +2500

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