The NBA’s hugely important trade deadline has now passed. It goes without saying that this deadline was one that will be remembered.
James Harden was sent to Philadelphia and he was exchanged for the All-Star guard Ben Simmons. This was a trade that had a huge impact all across the NBA. Harden is a 10-time All-Star, who is experiencing the very best time of his career right now. The trade for a 25-year-old who, admittedly, is very good, was somewhat unexpected. It would have been interesting to spend time in the boardroom while this trade was being negotiated.
There was no trade bigger than the Harden-Simmons trade, and it sent shock waves aroundthe NBA. With this affecting odds and perhaps the futures of the teams involved, basketballfans have much to talk about.
The trade and the odds
When it comes to the world of gambling and odds, it’s safe to say the trade had a large impact. Frequent bettors know that finding good sports betting deals can be challenging. However, many ardent bettors were no doubt unsure as to how the odds would be affected.
The Nets were picked to win the NBA title, even though they had lost 10 games. The odds were +320 before this legendary and unforgettable trade. Afterward, the odds were listed at +370. This is quite a large change. However, it was not as dramatic as the changes that were to come for the Philadelphia 76ers.
As far as the 76ers were concerned, the odds were originally +850. However, after the trade, the odds shifted to +700. This no doubt had a huge effecton NBA bettors everywhere – it’s not often that you see odds change quite so dramatically after a trade. This huge change will no doubt influencewhat bettors will do this season. Will they risk their bets or change them entirely? A lot of thought needs to be put into the bets as it is. Add this dramatic trade to the equation and everything may be up in the air.
Harden and the 76ers
It’s not very often that a deal such as this includes an All-Star and an NBA defender. Both Harden and Simmons are in their prime, which makes everyone wonder why they were sent to different teams. Maybethe 76ers needed a change, or perhaps it was the Brooklyn Nets who were after something different – who knows?
Daryl Morey, the Philadelphia 76ers’ general manager, seemed to take this trade very seriously. One sports betting site reportedly saw its odds go from +1300 to +700. It’s thought that this dramatic trade reflected what James Harden would bring to the table. Perhaps it’s because Harden managed to drop 50 points in a game an impressive 23 times. This happens to be the fourth-highest total in the history of the NBA.
Simmons and the Nets
The Brooklyn Nets made a great trade when they swapped James Harden for Ben Simmons. This 25-year-old professional basketball player has posted 32 triple doubles in his time. This is more than a little impressive.
Simmons has the ability to drive right to the rim and with a no-look pass. This guy makes it hard for anyone to guard him. It’s no wonder that the Brooklyn Nets wanted him so badly.
Unfortunately, Simmons has not appeared in a game since June 2021. Perhaps this is why some odds fell from +300 to +370. The odds fell again as soon as the legendary deal had been completed.
What does this mean for the Nets’ future? It’s hard to tell right now. They gave up Harden for Simmons, who will no doubt be a credit to the team once he’s allowed to play. However, it appears that they could struggle to get a top-six seed in the all-important standings.
Only time will tell
Only time will tell if the odds will be further impacted by the NBA trades. There’s no doubt about it, this was a trade that will go down in history, and people are likely to be analyzing and talking about it for some time. Perhaps when Simmons is allowed to play, the odds and the game will change everything.
Basketball is a beautiful game, and brings drama and action every single season. With odds changing so quickly, it’s safe to say that we’ll all be keeping an eye on them. Let’s hope that Ben Simmons and James Harden will prove to be beneficial to their respective teams.
