NBA Trade Deadline Sees Kevin Durant and Suns Experience Major Odds Shift

In a league that is seeing an increase in blockbuster trades, the NBA once again delighted fans, especially those in Phoenix.

The Phoenix Suns have made a bold move to acquire 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, giving up Mikal Bridges and four unprotected first-round draft picks in the process. This blockbuster trade comes after Brooklyn traded Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, following Irving’s decision to leave the team and not re-sign with Brooklyn.

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The recent signings have caused a stir in Arizona sportsbooks, with the Durant trade making a major impact.

Phoenix has quickly climbed the oddsboard, skyrocketing from +1800 to +450 to become strong contenders for the NBA championship. They now trail only the Boston Celtics. With the Western Conference up for grabs this season, Phoenix, under new owner Matt Ishbia, is fully committed and going all out to secure victory.

With NBA trades of such magnitude becoming more frequent, yengols.com delved into the effects of some of the biggest deadline deals in the NBA since 2010 on sports betting in Arizona.

We analyzed the historical BetMGM Sportsbook odds from SportsOddsHistory.com to compare the odds of these teams before and after their trades in order to identify the most significant changes.

Most Significant NBA Trade Deadline Odds Changes Since 2010

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Sportsbooks view the Suns as an immediate contender.

The acquisition of Durant has greatly improved the Suns’ chances, making them the top choice at +450 on Arizona sports betting apps, marking the largest increase since 2010.

One of the most comparable recent transactions occurred last year when James Harden was traded, resulting in a similar boost in odds for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the most impactful transformation took place in 2017 with the New Orleans Pelicans acquiring DeMarcus Cousins through a trade. This move changed their odds drastically from being considered a longshot (+75000 before the trade) to having a much better chance (+8500 after the trade), an incredible shift of 66,500 points in odds.

It is important to mention, or possibly concerning for Suns fans, that teams that have made significant deadline moves in the past have not had much success in winning championships. None of the four other teams mentioned have made it to the NBA Finals, which puts additional pressure on the Suns to live up to expectations after making a big trade.

It is time for the Suns to shine.

Suns fans have been disappointed in recent weeks as their current two-year playoff streak comes after a decade of missing the postseason.

The team’s surprising run to the NBA Finals two years ago was met with excitement, but last year’s disappointing second round exit left fans wanting more. With Durant now part of the roster, the team has added even more offensive firepower with scoring threats like Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and DeAndre Ayton.

It was time to seriously think about acquiring a player like Durant, who has shown interest in joining the Phoenix team since the offseason. Durant has been a game-changer this season, boasting an impressive 18-2 record in his last 20 healthy games with the Nets.

The Nets’ season took a downward spiral when Irving announced his intention to depart, resulting in their NBA title odds dropping to +8000 on DraftKings Sportsbook Arizona. In contrast, Phoenix has been on the rise, gradually improving after overcoming injuries and a slow start to the season.

The trade between the teams was a great fit, and the significant shifts on the odds board show the potential impact this trade could have on the Suns.