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Lakers’ brass apparently wants Russell Westbrook removed from the starting lineup, but Frank Vogel has drawn a line in the sand.
Will Westbrook ultimately be relegated to a bench role, and will it (or this tumultuous season) cost Vogel his job?
We’ve answered those questions in the form of odds. A Westbrook benching is not favored while Vogel returning is highly unlikely, according to the numbers.
Will Russell Westbrook not start in any game this season?
Yes +140
No -180
(Non-injury related, regular season/play-in tournament and playoffs included)
Will Frank Vogel be the Lakers head coach next season?
Yes +400
No -700
Additionally, despite not having Chris Paul on the floor, the Suns have vaulted to the top spot in the championship odds. The recent slides from the Warriors and Nets have directly impacted the odds.
NBA Championship
Phoenix Suns +450
Golden State Warriors +475
Brooklyn Nets +650
Milwaukee Bucks +650
Philadelphia 76ers +650
Boston Celtics +1000
Miami Heat +1000
Utah Jazz +1800
Chicago Bulls +2500
Denver Nuggets +2800
Memphis Grizzlies +2800
Dallas Mavericks +4000
Los Angeles Lakers +5000
Cleveland Cavaliers +6600
Los Angeles Clippers +8000
Minnesota Timberwolves +10000
Atlanta Hawks +12500
Toronto Raptors +12500
Charlotte Hornets +25000
New Orleans Pelicans +25000
San Antonio Spurs +50000
Portland Trail Blazers +75000
New York Knicks +100000
Washington Wizards +125000
Sacramento Kings +150000
