NBA 2020/2021SEASON
The 2020-21 NBA season is set to start Tuesday night at 7:30, with the Warriors and Nets getting the season underway.
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the NBA to finish the 2019-20 regular season and playoffs inside the Orlando Bubble, the league is preparing to return to their traditional layout. However, due to cross-border travel restrictions, the Toronto Raptors will begin the season playing their home games at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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THE BEST NBA STARTING LINEUPS
We review the favorite teams' starting lineups to win the next NBA Championship in 2021. Betting odds taken from BETMGM, we have listed both American and Decimal Odd formats for the respected teams below.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS +275 | 3.75
- PG LEBRON JAMES
- SG DENNIS SCHRODER
- SF KYLE KUZMA / KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE
- PF ANTHONY DAVIS
- C MARC GASOL
MILWAUKEE BUCKS +550 | 6.50
- PG JRUE HOLIDAY / DJ AUGUSTIN
- SG DONTE DIVINCENZO
- SF KHRIS MIDDLETON
- PF GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO
- C BROOK LOPEZ
BROOKLYN NETS +600 | 7.00
- PG KYRIE IRVING
- SG SPENCER DINWIDDIE / CARIS LEVERT
- SF JOE HARRIS
- PF KEVIN DURANT
- C DEANDRE JORDAN
LA CLIPPERS +650 | 7.50
- PG PATRICK BEVERLEY / LOU WILLIAMS
- SG PAUL GEORGE
- SF KAWHI LEONARD
- PF MARCUS MORRIS SR.
- C SERGE IBAKA
BOSTON CELTICS +1400 | 15.0
- PG KEMBA WALKER
- SG MARCUS SMART
- SF JAYLEN BROWN
- PF JAYSON TATUM
- C DANIEL THEIS / TRISTAN THOMPSON
DENVER NUGGETS +1800 | 19.0
- PG JAMAL MURRAY
- SG GARY HARRIS
- SF WILL BARTON
- PF PAUL MILLSAP
- C NIKOLA JOKIC
MIAMI HEAT 1800 | 19.0
- PG GORAN DRAGIC
- SG DUNCAN ROBINSON / TYLER HERRO
- SF JIMMY BUTLER
- PF MAURICE HARKLESS
- C BAM ADEBAYO
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS +2000 | 21.0
- PG BEN SIMMONS
- SG SETH CURRY
- SF DANNY GREEN
- PF TOBIAS HARRIS
- C JOEL EMBIID
DALLAS MAVERICKS +2500 | 26.0
- PG LUKA DONCIC
- SG JOSH RICHARDSON
- SF TIM HARDAWAY JR.
- PF KRISTAPS PORZINGIS / DORIAN FINNEY-SMITH
- C DWIGHT POWELL
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS +2500 | 26.0
- PG STEPHEN CURRY
- SG KELLY OUBRE JR.
- SF ANDREW WIGGINS
- PF DRAYMOND GREEN
- C JAMES WISEMAN
KEY NBA TRADES
PG Russell Westbrook
The former MVP is on the move again after 1 year with the Rockets. Westbrook was traded to the Wizards in exchange for PG John Wall and a future 1st round pick. Last season, Westbrook averaged 27.2 points, 7.0 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game.
PG John Wall
The 5x All-Star is headed to the Rockets after 9 seasons with the Wizards. Wall was traded with a future 1st round pick to Houston in exchange for PG Russell Westbrook. In 2018-19, Wall averaged 20.7 points, 8.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game. Wall missed the 2019-20 season with a ruptured Achilles.
PG Chris Paul
The 10x All-Star is joining Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton in Phoenix after just 1 year with the Thunder. Paul and Abdel Nader were traded to Oklahoma City for Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, Kelly Oubre Jr. (traded to Warriors), Rick Rubio (traded to Timberwolves), and a 2022 1st round pick. Last season, Paul averaged 17.6 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game.
PG/SG Jrue Holiday
After 7 seasons with New Orleans, the reigning NBA Teammate of the Year is headed to Milwaukee. Holiday was a part of a 4-team deal that sent himself and Sam Merrill to the Bucks in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, three future 1 round picks, and 2 draft pick swaps. Last season, Holiday averaged 19.1 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game.
PF/SF Danilo Gallinari
After 1 season with Oklahoma City, the 6'10 veteran will join Trae Young, John Collins, and Clint Capela in Atlanta. Gallinari was traded along with cash considerations to the Hawks in exchange for a protected 2025 2nd round pick. Last season, Gallinari averaged 18.7 points, 1.9 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game.
NBA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
We list down a few NBA rookies to look out for this year. We believe these players will have a significant start in their NBA careers. BETMGM provide betting odds to win the NBA Rookie of the year, we have listed both American and Decimal Odd formats for the respected players below.
LaMelo Ball - Charlotte Hornets +400 | 5.00
LaMelo Ball, the younger brother of Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball, was selected 3rd overall by the Charlotte Hornets. The 6'7 PG averaged 17.0 points, 6.8 assists, and 7.6 rebounds with the Illawarra Hawks. LaMelo was also the 2020 NBL Rookie of the Year.
Patrick Williams - Chicago Bulls +2500 | 26.0
Florida State's 6'8 SF was taken 4th overall by the Chicago Bulls. Last season with the Seminoles, Williams averaged 9.2 points, 1.0 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game and was the ACC's Sixth Man of the Year. Williams was also a member of the 2020 ACC All-Freshman Team.
Isaac Okoro - Cleveland Cavaliers +2500 | 26.0
The 6'6 SF out of Auburn was drafted 5th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Last season with the Tigers, Okoro averaged 12.9 points, 2.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game. Okoro was also a member of the SEC's All-Freshman, All-Defensive, and Second-team in 2020.
Devin Vassell - San Antonio Spurs +6500 | 66.0
The 6'7 SG/SF out of Florida State was selected 11th overall by the San Antonio Spurs. Vassell averaged 12.7 points, 1.6 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Seminoles. He was also a member of the 2020 All-ACC Second-team.
Cole Anthony - Orlando Magic +4000 | 41.0
The 6'3 North Carolina PG was drafted 15th by the Orlando Magic. Last season with the Tar Heels, Anthony averaged 18.5 points, 4.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game. Anthony won 3 MVPs in 2019, including the McDonald's All-American Game, Jordan Brand Classic, and Nike Hoop Summit.







