NBA Season Preview: Celtics and Bucks Top Championship Contenders
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The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are the top contenders as the NBA season Preview approaches, with sportsbooks nationwide naming them co-favorites for the championship. Caesars Sportsbook slightly favors the Celtics at +380, with the Bucks closely behind at +400. The defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, come in next at +420, with the Phoenix Suns (+600) and Golden State Warriors (+850) also in the mix.
Both the Celtics and Bucks, bolstered by significant backcourt changes, are favorites to win the NBA Cup, an inaugural in-season tournament. Boston added seasoned guard Jrue Holiday, while Milwaukee's big move paired Damian Lillard with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
During the offseason, the Denver Nuggets drew significant attention, ...