Denver is trading Michael Porter Jr. and a future first-round pick to the Nets to acquire forward Cam Johnson in a move sports columnist Troy Renck says turns the team into a championship contender. Then the team agreed to terms to bring back Bruce Brown.
The Nuggets made a huge splash and oddsmakers noticed.
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Michael Porter Jr. trade gave Nuggets more free agent money. Who can they target? Renck: Michael Porter Jr. trade makes Nuggets championship contenders again Cam Johnson to Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr.: Here’s how national media graded the trade Nuggets to sign Bruce Brown in free agency, reuniting with championship guard, source says Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr., unprotected pick to Nets for Cam Johnson, source saysDenver has +750 odds — meaning a $100 bet would win $750 — to win the 2025-26 NBA championship, according to BetMGM. The Nuggets have the second-best odds behind the defending champion Oklahoma City, and it’s a big move up from last week when they had the eighth-best odds at +1,600.
Denver saw a similar rise on Fanduel Sportsbook, improving from +1,700 to +850 to be tied for the second-best odds with the Knicks.
DraftKings Sportsbook still had Denver as the seventh favorites at +1,500, as of Monday night.
Johnson, 29, averaged 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists for Brooklyn last season.
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