LAS VEGAS — No longer is LeBron James the NBA’s undisputed king. He might be the third-best player in the Staples Center arena the Lakers share with the Kawhi Leonard-led Clippers. There’s plenty of time to sort it all out in a season that stretches to the middle of June.
Finally, after five consecutive Finals appearances by the Golden State Warriors, there is no consensus title favorite and the race to the top is wide open.
At William Hill sportsbooks, the Lakers are 3/1 favorites to win the championship, followed by the Clippers (7/2), Bucks (11/2) and 76ers (7/1).