NBA Betting Futures Could Hinge On Free Agency That Begins Today

NBA free agency is a little more important than free agency in other major sports. With less players on a team, every piece becomes that much more important in the NBA. Today the free agency period began in the NBA and teams are moving quickly.

There are some big time contributors that are available this year, so much so that future betting for next year could be affected by where players sign. The Lakers and Cavaliers are the early favorites next season, but that could change over the next couple of weeks.

One of the most attractive players available in this free agent class in Hedo Turkoglu. He was an integral part of the Orlando Magic's run to the NBA Finals last year. The Magic will most likely not have the money to re-sign him, so he will be taking his talents elsewhere.

The first team that is courting Turkoglu is Portland. They have a good young nucleus and the addition of Turkoglu could propel them towards the top of the Western Conference next season. Other big impact players are also in meetings today.

Jason Kidd is in New York to talk to the Knicks, but all indications are that Mark Cuban will not allow him to get away. Charlie Vilanueva and Ben Gordon have both been approached by the suddenly reloading Detroit Pistons.

Several other players chose not to exercise their right to free agency. Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur are staying put in Utah. In Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant has decided not to opt out of his contract, and reports are that he will sign a three year extension with the Lakers.

July 1, 2009
Posted By Vincent Tapoglia III
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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