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GettyThe 2019 NBA free agency negotiating period officially begins tonight at 6:01 p.m. ET, but there has already been one big move reported due to the league allowing teams to communicate with free agents a bit earlier this year. Kemba Walker agreed to terms with the Boston Celtics, giving the club an elite point guard to replace Kyrie Irving after the incumbent’s seemingly inevitable departure becomes official. Free agents cannot officially sign until after the moratorium ends on July 6 though, and there are still plenty of superstars on the open market. This coveted free agency class is headlined by the two most recent NBA Finals MVPs, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard.
The landing spots for these two stars has been the focus of intense speculation leading up to the start of free agency, with numerous rumors surrounding these players over the last few months. Oddsmakers have even gotten in on the action, setting lines and tinkering with them based on the latest reports. As of Sunday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets are leading the way in the Durant sweepstakes at even money (-100), while the nearby New York Knicks (+300) and staying with the Golden State Warriors (+235) are also likely options. Bookmakers like Leonard to stay with the Toronto Raptors after helping the club win its first ever title just a few weeks ago, installing him as -125 chalk to remain in the North. If he opts to take his ring and leave town, Los Angeles seems to be the preferred destination with the Lakers and Clippers having identical odds (+190) of acquiring Leonard. You can check out the complete list of odds for every suitor for these stars and others below.
The 2019 NBA free agency whispers also have a tangible impact on the NBA futures market as shops have been adjusting win totals and 2020 NBA Finals odds based on where they are currently pegging the top free agents to sign. No team has seen it’s odds lift more off the open than the Los Angeles Lakers, who were 20-1 (+2000) to win a championship back in May when the lines were first released. Since then, the club acquired another star to pair with LeBron James by trading for Anthony Davis, then cleared enough cap space to bring in a max-level talent during free agency. These moves have shot the Lakers all the way up to the odds-on favorite at 2-1 (+200) to raise banner number 17 next year. The Clippers and Knicks—two other potential clubs that Leonard and/or Durant may join this summer—have also been buoyed by the simple chance that they acquire a star in free agency. The Golden State Warriors, who have been consistently favored for years, have plummeted from +175 chalk all the way down to +1200, odds that tie them with the Philadelphia 76ers and behind five other franchises. You can find the full list of championship odds and movement from the open, to draft day to now, in the table below.
Those looking to wager on the 2019 NBA free agents have come to the right place. There’s still plenty of time to get a bet in before the big names officially sign, but it’s never fun to end up making the wrong choice. Fortunately for readers, pro handicapper Jon Price of SportsInformationTraders.com has done his homework and has provided his take on where he believes the crown jewels of this free agency class will land once the dust settles. You can find the Vegas expert’s top picks at the end of this article, so take a peek at that, as well as the important dates, times and players involved, before you hit the window during this exciting 2019 NBA free agency period.
2019 NBA Free Agency Info
Negotiating Period Start Date: Sunday, June 30
Negotiating Period Start Time: 6 p.m. ET
Signing Moratorium End Date: Saturday, July 6
Signing Moratorium End Time: 12 p.m. ET
Top Free Agents
| RANK | PLAYER (Age) | STATUS |
| 1 | Kawhi Leonard (28) | UFA |
| 2 | Kevin Durant (30) | UFA |
| 3 | Kyrie Irving (27) | UFA |
| 4 | Kemba Walker (29) | UFA |
| 5 | Klay Thompson (29) | UFA |
| 6 | Kristaps Porzingis (23) | RFA |
| 7 | Jimmy Butler (29) | UFA |
| 8 | Tobias Harris (26) | UFA |
| 9 | Khris Middleton (27) | UFA |
| 10 | Nikola Vucevic (28) | UFA |
| 11 | D'Angelo Russell (23) | RFA |
| 12 | Malcolm Brogdon (26) | RFA |
| 13 | JJ Redick (35) | UFA |
| 14 | DeMarcus Cousins (28) | UFA |
| 15 | Al Horford (33) | UFA |
NBA Free Agency Rumors and News: Latest signings and reports can be found here
2019 NBA Free Agency Odds
What team will Kevin Durant play for in the 2019-20 NBA season?
- Brooklyn Nets -100
- Golden State Warriors +235
- New York Knicks +300
- Los Angeles Clippers +800
- Los Angeles Lakers +900
- Dallas Mavericks +2000
What Team Will Kawhi Leonard Play For In The 2019-20 NBA Season?
- Toronto Raptors -125
- Los Angeles Clippers +190
- Los Angeles Lakers +190
- New York Knicks +3500
- Brooklyn Nets +5000
- Philadelphia 76ers +7500
What Team Will Jimmy Butler Play For In The 2019-20 NBA Season?
- Houston Rockets +100
- Philadelphia 76ers +150
- Brooklyn Nets +800
- Los Angeles Clippers +800
- New York Knicks +900
- Los Angeles Lakers +1000
What Team Will Kyrie Irving Play For In The 2019-20 NBA Season?
- Brooklyn Nets -550
- Los Angeles Lakers +250
- New York Knicks +1100
- Boston Celtics +2000
- Los Angeles Clippers +4000
- Phoenix Suns +7500
- Dallas Mavericks +15000
Free agency odds via SportsBetting.ag
2019-20 NBA Championship Odds
| TEAM | Current | Pre-Draft | Open |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +200 | +300 | +2000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +600 | +600 | +450 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | +600 | +700 | +1600 |
| Toronto Raptors | +1000 | +1000 | +2000 |
| Houston Rockets | +1000 | +800 | +1000 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +1200 | +1000 | +1000 |
| Golden State Warriors | +1200 | +1200 | +175 |
| Denver Nuggets | +1600 | +1600 | +2500 |
| Boston Celtics | +2000 | +2500 | +700 |
| Utah Jazz | +2500 | +2000 | +4000 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +3000 | +3000 | +4000 |
| Brooklyn Nets | +3000 | +2000 | +3000 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +3000 | +2000 | +2500 |
| San Antonio Spurs | +4000 | +6000 | +6000 |
| New York Knicks | +5000 | +5000 | +1600 |
| Dallas Mavericks | +6000 | +4000 | +5000 |
| Indiana Pacers | +8000 | +6000 | +8000 |
| Orlando Magic | +10000 | +10000 | +10000 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | +10000 | +6000 | +30000 |
| Chicago Bulls | +20000 | +10000 | +10000 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +20000 | +20000 | +30000 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | +20000 | +10000 | +30000 |
| Atlanta Hawks | +20000 | +10000 | +10000 |
| Miami Heat | +20000 | +20000 | +30000 |
| Charlotte Hornets | +20000 | +20000 | +30000 |
| Sacramento Kings | +20000 | +10000 | +10000 |
| Detroit Pistons | +20000 | +20000 | +30000 |
| Phoenix Suns | +20000 | +10000 | +30000 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +20000 | +20000 | +30000 |
| Washington Wizards | +20000 | +20000 | +30000 |
Current odds as of June 30, Pre-Draft odds from June 20, Opening odds from May 1
2019 NBA Free Agency Predictions
Kevin Durant: Brooklyn Nets (-100)
Kawhi Leonard: Los Angeles Lakers (+190)
Jimmy Butler: Houston Rockets (+100)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkay/2019/06/30/nba-free-agency-2019-start-date-time-rumors-news-odds-and-predictions-for-top-targets/
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