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Derrick Rose, the former NBA Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year announced his retirement after 16 seasons in the league this Thursday. Many believe he had the potential to reach superstar status, but injuries significantly limited him, and he gradually lost prominence as his recoveries were prolonged. Additionally, his teams were not strong and often did not advance far, if they even made the playoffs.

The Boston Celtics enter the new season as the reigning NBA champions, and their motivation to succeed has never been higher. After dominating the regular season and crushing their rivals in the 2024 playoffs, Joe Mazzulla's team feels ready to defend their title. During the postseason, they held their opponents under 100 points in 11 19 games, showcasing their formidable defense. This excellent campaign allowed the team to secure their 18th league title, the most in the history of the NBA. This season is expected to be more competitive for the Celtics, as will the betting with the NBA ODDS.

The  Los Angeles Clippers are hoping for a different campaign this season. They want their sole star, Kawhi Leonard, to be at 100%, especially after losing their other star, Paul George, who has moved to the East. With the debut of their new arena, the team is poised to make a splash in the league. However, they appear more limited than last year, raising questions for bettors about their performance in the NBA Odds this season.

NBA ODDS: Scalabrine Sees the Knicks as Serious Challengers for the Celtics   A Challenge on the Horizon Former Celtics champion Brian Scalabrine is convinced that the  New York Knicks will be a worthy rival for the Boston Celtics this season. In a recent interview with Brandon "Scoop B" Rob

The star of the Boston Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis, received good news: on October 22, he will receive his 2024 NBA championship ring when the team hosts the New York Knicks and raises Banner No. 18 at TD Garden. However, the Latvian giant will not play in that game due to ankle surgery he underwent after an injury suffered in Game 2 of the Finals.