The Brooklyn Nets are the most popular bet to win the NBA championship at BetMGM, but the presence of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looms large.
According to updated numbers released by BetMGM on Tuesday, the Nets have received 19.3% of the bets and 29.8% of the money to win the NBA title. The Nets opened the year at +900, but are currently the betting favorite at +230 with the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden in the starting lineup.
Next in line are the Lakers, who sit at +500 despite currently occupying the No.