Less than 2 weeks after being a 50-1 longshot to win NBA MVP, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid is now the favorite (+260) at Caesars Sportsbook. Embiid, listed at 50-1 on January 16, is in the midst of a 16-game stretch in which he is averaging 34 points and 10 rebounds per game. The Sixers big man vaulted former MVPs Stephen Curry (+300) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (+325) … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid betting favorite to win MVP
Archives for January 2022
James Harden set to return vs. Warriors
“He looks like money,” the big man said of Harden after practice on Friday. Harden will not have any limitations upon returning after a one-game absence because of hamstring tightness, Nash said, meaning the Nets will take on the Warriors with two of their three stars. Kevin Durant is out with a sprained left MCL, but Kyrie Irving, who is not able to play at home, will be able … [Read more...] about James Harden set to return vs. Warriors
Joel Embiid betting favorite to win MVP
Less than 2 weeks after being a 50-1 longshot to win NBA MVP, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid is now the favorite (+260) at Caesars Sportsbook. Embiid, listed at 50-1 on January 16, is in the midst of a 16-game stretch in which he is averaging 34 points and 10 rebounds per game. The Sixers big man vaulted former MVPs Stephen Curry (+300) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (+325) … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid betting favorite to win MVP
James Harden set to return vs. Warriors
“He looks like money,” the big man said of Harden after practice on Friday. Harden will not have any limitations upon returning after a one-game absence because of hamstring tightness, Nash said, meaning the Nets will take on the Warriors with two of their three stars. Kevin Durant is out with a sprained left MCL, but Kyrie Irving, who is not able to play at home, will be able … [Read more...] about James Harden set to return vs. Warriors
Rival teams believe Kings would be open to trading De'Aaron Fox
There is a sense among some rival executives that Fox remains gettable. Road losses in Boston and Atlanta by a combined 70 points this week haven’t done much to alter that perception. … [Read more...] about Rival teams believe Kings would be open to trading De'Aaron Fox