{"id":2023421,"date":"2026-07-02T13:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2023421"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:55:09","slug":"nba-title-odds-shift-after-jaylen-brown-kawhi-leonard-trades-knicks-move-ahead-of-celtics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2023421","title":{"rendered":"NBA title odds shift after Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard trades; Knicks move ahead of Celtics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the span of 48 hours, the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers went from NBA afterthoughts to serious title contenders. A pair of unexpected blockbuster trades involving four former all-stars completely changed the trajectory of the 2026-27 season. The moves also significantly impacted the betting odds.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the Raptors upended the Eastern Conference by getting Kawhi Leonard back<\/a> from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round selections, one pick swap and two second-round picks.<\/p>\n

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Further shockwaves were felt on Wednesday when the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown<\/a> to their first-round playoff opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers, for Paul George, two first-round picks and two additional second-round picks.<\/p>\n

Both Toronto and Philadelphia became instant contenders in DraftKings\u2019 latest NBA Finals winner market thanks to the trades. The unexpected moves vaulted both teams from outside of the top 12 and into the top six among title contenders.<\/p>\n

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Memorable moments from Jaylen Brown’s 10 seasons in Boston<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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