Drafting Zion Williamson No. 1 overall brought a jolt to New Orleans, and gave an immediate boost to the Pelicans’ NBA title odds.
The Pelicans took a hit when the Anthony Davis deal was reportedly agreed to with the Los Angeles Lakers, who remain the favorites to win the 2020 NBA championship, according to Westgate. The Lakers are up to 3-1 with Davis now in partnership with LeBron James.
But the Pelicans, who began the offseason at 300-1 at Westgate, climbed to 25-1 after a huge move in May when the draft lottery bounced New Orleans’ way.
The Bucks are second at 6-1, the Clippers next at 7-1 — primarily on the notion that they’re still the favorite for free agent Kawhi Leonard — ahead of the Rockets (8-1), Raptors (10-1) and the Warriors and 76ers (12-1).
Brooklyn is even with the Pelicans at 25-1, as well as the Utah Jazz, who agreed Thursday to acquire Mike Conley from the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Pistons, Hornets, Heat, Wizards and Cavaliers all have 200-1 odds, tied for the worst chance to win the 2020 title.