Kristaps Porzingis, Marcus Smart Traded: Tracking the Betting Impact
The Boston Celtics are making moves.
The team traded for Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis.
The Boston Celtics are finalizing a deal to acquire the Washington Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN. Porzingis is opting into his $36M contract for 2023-2024 and getting his trade to the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/tRVEfI8nnI
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2023
And they dealt longtime point guard Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a three-team deal.
Trade Recap
- Boston Celtics Receive:
- Kristaps Porzingis
- 25th pick in 2023 NBA Draft
- First-round pick in 2024 NBA Draft via Golden State Warriors (top-four protected)
- Memphis Grizzlies Receive:
- Marcus Smart
- Washington Wizards Receive:
- Tyus Jones
- Danilo Gallinari
- Mike Muscala
- 35th pick in 2023 NBA Draft
Betting Odds Impact
Prior to the trade, the Celtics had +500 odds to win the NBA Championship. After the deal, they're now +460.
The Grizzlies have shortened from +2600 to +2300.
The Wizards are one of six teams with league-worst +50000 odds to win the title in 2023-24 and look to continue their rebuilding process after trading Bradley Beal.
Washington owns the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Via the NBA Draft betting odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, Arkansas freshman Anthony Black (+185) is their most likely selection.
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