Time to Panic About the Thunder? Trae Young Trade Rumors & NBA Betting Preview (01/06/25)

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Kelley Bydlon break down the NBA slate with sharp betting analysis — plus big-picture league questions bettors need to be thinking about right now.

💰 In This Episode:
Is it time to panic about the Oklahoma City Thunder after another blowout loss? Who is the true team to beat in the Eastern Conference? And does a rumored blockbuster trade sending Trae Young to Washington for CJ McCollum make any sense?

Cavaliers at Pacers – Injury-heavy matchup tests Indiana as a favorite
Magic at Wizards – Anthony Black’s expanded role against one of the league’s weakest defenses
Spurs at Grizzlies – San Antonio’s structure and size advantages
Heat at Timberwolves – Monitoring Miami’s lineup health
Lakers at Pelicans – New Orleans positioned to exploit L.A.’s road struggles
Mavericks at Kings – Naji Marshall’s scoring role without PJ Washington

Zach & Kelley's NBA Best Bets for Tuesday

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