Clips and save? Title futures point to surprise favorite in L.A.

Not the Lakers or Warriors, Celtics or Bucks. The Los Angeles Clippers are the team sportsbooks view as the most complete entering the 2022-23 regular season.

NBA championship futures on opening night indicate the race for the title includes a top tier that falls short of recent preseason favorites. The Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Clippers are either favorites or co-favorites in the neighbo