Jayson Tatum Deal Bolsters Celtics Odds By Double Next Priced Team

The Boston Celtics were coming in as 3-1 favorites to win the 2025 NBA Championship following after Jayson Tatum agreed to 5-year, $314M deal Monday.

Tatum, 26, led Boston to its 18th NBA title with a five-game victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, averaging 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.2 assists.

The 6-foot-9 forward, who was drafted third overall by the Celtics in 2017, has developed into one of the NBA's top two-way talents on the wing, partnering with Jaylen Brown -- whom Boston signed to what was a record extension a year ago.

The team with the next shortest odds, the Denver Nuggets, were more than double the price.

2025 NBA Championship Futures

Rot     2024-2025 NBA Championship Winner     Moneyline
1001     Boston Celtics         +300
1002     Denver Nuggets         +800
1003     Minnesota Timberwolves         +1000
1004     Oklahoma City Thunder         +850
1005     Dallas Mavericks         +1000
1006     Milwaukee Bucks         +1400
1007     New York Knicks         +850
1008     Philadelphia 76ers         +850
1009     Los Angeles Clippers         +5000
1010     Golden State Warriors         +3500
1011     Los Angeles Lakers         +3000
1012     Phoenix Suns         +3500
1013     Memphis Grizzlies         +4000
1014     Miami Heat         +4000
1015     Indiana Pacers         +5000
1016     Cleveland Cavaliers         +5000
1017     Sacramento Kings         +7500
1018     New Orleans Pelicans         +4500
1019     Orlando Magic         +6500
1020     Chicago Bulls         +50000
1021     Atlanta Hawks         +25000
1022     San Antonio Spurs         +10000
1023     Houston Rockets         +10000
1024     Toronto Raptors         +100000
1025     Utah Jazz         +100000
1026     Charlotte Hornets         +100000
1027     Brooklyn Nets         +100000
1028     Washington Wizards         +100000
1029     Portland Trail Blazers         +100000
1030     Detroit Pistons         +100000