3 NBA title contenders who absolutely WON'T win the inaugural in-season tournament

The much ballyhooed NBA In-Season Tournament has finally arrived, with the first group play action tipping off Friday night.

I’ve been following this thing from the very beginning, making predictions for who I thought would win each group and the entire tournament all the way back in July. And because I still feel good about my Sacramento Kings versus Boston Celtics championship matchup, I’ll stick with it.

But what should we expect from the other teams with NBA title aspirations? While some teams have come out of the gates firing on all cylinders, are there any we can rule out of winning the in-season tournament due to slow starts or other factors? I believe so.

Before we get to those teams, here’s a look at tournament odds at BetMGM.

Now, let’s get into the list.