Holmgren Injury Causes Rookie of the Year Odds Shuffle
With Chet Holmgren sidelined for the entire 2022-23 season, the Rookie of the Year odds have seen a subsequent shuffle, with most players getting bumped up at least a spot.
To no surprise, Orlando’s Paolo Banchero comes in at No. 1 with +190 orders, per VegasInsider. Banchero, the No. 1 selection in the 2022 NBA Draft, is one of the most physically imposing draftees in recent years, and is likely to see a seamless transition to the NBA.
Following Banchero is Sacramento’s Keegan Murray, who, following a spectacular summer league performance, shot to the second best odds at +550. Murray is the oldest top selection far-and-away, and has a bit more basketball experience than his peers.
Following Murray is Jabari Smith Jr. of Houston and Detroit’s Jaden Ivey, both at +550 to win the award.
Oklahoma City’s two other lottery selections, Jalen Williams and Ousmane Dieng, both come in with the ninth best odds to win the ROY award at +3300. Former Kansas wing Ochai Agbaji is tied with both.
Other notables include Detroit’s Jalen Duren at +4000, San Antonio forward Jeremy Sochan at +5000, and Houston’s Tari Eason at +8000.
Oklahoma City kicks off their 17th season with a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
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