Theo Ratliff and Matt Barnes may not be the first two names that come to mind when talking about a championship NBA team, but with the Lakers already winning two straight titles, Ratliff and Barnes will just increase L.A.’s title betting odds.
This past week, the Miami Heat changed the betting odds for the upcoming NBA season by signing three prominent free agents. That may never have happened if not for George Steinbrenner, an owner who changed sports gambling forever.
The odds to win next season’s NBA title have already been revealed by some sports books after LeBron James’ announcement on Thursday evening. The Miami Heat have been made the betting favorite in large part due to public overreaction.
Any gamblers who took notes on last year’s NBA wagering, should toss the notes.
LeBron James made a decision on Tuesday that may have given gamblers and NBA fans an indication of where he will be playing his home games next season. James’ Twitter account has been created and is functional.