Lakers Are Favored To Win the 2020 NBA Title, For Some Reason

by HHL JT

Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant are unlikely to play in 2020, having both suffered devastating injuries in the Warriors Final's loss.

Golden State's misfortune -- and Kawai Leonard's free agency uncertainty -- means we will enter next season with a new favorite to win the title.

According to at least one bookmaker, that favorite is the completely dysfunctional Lakers.

2019-20 NBA Championship winner updated

LAL 9/2
Mil, LAC 6/1
Hou 8/1
Tor 10/1
Bos, Phi 12/1
GS 14/1
Den, OKC 16/1
NY 20/1
Bkn, Utah, Por 25/1
Dal 40/1
SA 50/1
Ind, Orl, NO 60/1
Atl, Mem 80/1
Chi, Sac, Phx 100/1
Det, Cha, Mia, Wsh, Cle, Min 200/1

— Jeff Sherman (@golfodds) June 14, 2019
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That's a lot of faith in a 35-year-old LeBron James and the Lake Show's decimated front office's ability to bring in Anthony Davis without completely stripping the team of all other assets.

What do you think?