As a result of the Russell Westbrook trade, the Lakers have jump ahead of the Nets as title favorites for the 2021-2022 NBA season, according to @SportsBettingAG:

LAKERS 3/1
Nets 13/4
Warriors 9/1
Bucks 9/1
Suns 14/1
Clippers 16/1
76ers 16/1
Jazz 16/1

— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) July 30, 2021