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Washington Wizards 2015-16 NBA season preview

By Tom West

Oct 21, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) in the second half of a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 110-105. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) in the second half of a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 110-105. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman reacts to a play against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Wizards won 127-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman reacts to a play against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Wizards won 127-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Wizards’ 2015-16 NBA Title Odds

According to VegasInsider.com, the Wizards are average yet again when it comes to betting odds for the 2015-16 NBA championship. With the Cavaliers leading the way at 14/5 odds, the Spurs coming in at second with 4/1 odds, and the defending champion Warriors earning third place with 5/1 chances, the Wizards just can’t compete with the elite of the elite.

As a result, they sit in a completely average 14th with 65/1 odds on VegasInsider. Which, considering they have the Cavs, Bulls, Hawks and newly improved Heat to compete with in the East, sounds about right. There’s just nothing they have done this offseason that can take them to another level as a contender.

No matter how talented the Wizards’ core may be, it’s their limited depth, reduced veteran presence after Pierce’s departure, and moderate performance on offense that makes them a long-shot to win the 2015-16 NBA title.

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