2023-24 NBA championship odds: Every team’s title futures

National Basketball Association

Updated Sep. 28, 2023 4:51 p.m. ET

The NBA world was completely shocked once the news broke that long-time Portland Trailblazers great Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Earlier this week, odds were released on potential destinations for the seven-time NBA All-Star.

Many fans thought Lillard would land with the Miami Heat as they were -300 odds to land the superstar, followed by the Portland Trailblazers at +350 and the Toronto Raptors at +600.

As a result of Lillard joining the Bucks, their NBA Finals odds have shortened from +650 to +360.

In the wake of Damian Lillard’s surprising trade from the Portland Trailblazers to the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA landscape has undergone a seismic shift.

Fans and analysts, alike were taken aback by this unexpected move, which has redefined championship odds and ignited a new era of intrigue in the league.

Let’s take a look at the full title odds list.

Here are the early championship odds for the 2023-24 NBA season*:

Milwaukee Bucks +360 (bet $10 to win $46 total)

Boston Celtics +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)

Phoenix Suns +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)

Denver Nuggets +650 (bet $10 to win $57 total)

Los Angeles Lakers +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)

Golden State Warriors +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)

Cleveland Cavaliers +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)

Memphis Grizzlies +2000(bet $10 to win $210 total)

LA Clippers +2100 (bet $10 to win $220 total)

Philadelphia 76ers +2400 (bet $10 to win $250 total)

Miami Heat +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)

Dallas Mavericks +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)

New Orleans Pelicans +4200 (bet $10 to win $430 total)

New York Knicks +4600 (bet $10 to win $470 total)

Sacramento Kings +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)

Minnesota Timberwolves +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total)

Oklahoma City Thunder +8500 (bet $10 to win $860 total)

Chicago Bulls +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)

Toronto Raptors +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)

Brooklyn Nets +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)

Atlanta Hawks +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)

Indiana Pacers +26000 (bet $10 to win $2,610 total)

Portland Trail Blazers +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

Washington Wizards +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

Charlotte Hornets +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

Utah Jazz +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

Orlando Magic +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010)

San Antonio Spurs +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

Houston Rockets +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

Detroit Pistons +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

* Odds as of 9/28/2023

As Lillard joins forces with the Bucks, their NBA Finals odds have drastically shortened, setting the stage for an exciting and unpredictable season ahead. The ripple effect of this blockbuster trade will undoubtedly be felt throughout the NBA, leaving basketball enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the thrilling matchups and storylines that lie ahead.