Houston moved from +1800 to +800 at ESPN BET after acquiring Durant in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. For a while Sunday, the Rockets were alone with the second-best title odds at sportsbooks, behind the Thunder. The Pacers fell from 10-1 to 40-1 at ESPN BET after Haliburton's injury. The Boston Celtics, who were the consensus favorites entering the previous two seasons, were 13-1 to win the 2026 title at ESPN BET. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers were each +1400 on Monday at ESPN BET, followed by the Orlando Magic (+1500) and Denver Nuggets (+1600).