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Chris Paul and the Hornets are listed as a 15/1 choice to win the NBA Finals. (Getty Images)	The NBA regular season doesn’t begin until the end of October but that doesn’t mean you can’t start looking at some future wagers. Chris David is in the paint with a glance at the early odds, plus he offers some insight on valuable picks to win it all. FULL STORY Related links: • VI Seminar: Register Now! • The New and Improved VI Gold • Odds to win the 2008-2009 NBA Finals

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2007-08 NBA SEASON PICK RECORDS

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Handicapper	Money
Paul Bovi	+ 1620
Tom Freese	+ 1455
Mark Fox	+ 1155
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Matt Moore	+ 3240
Tom Freese	+ 3085
Doc's Sports	+ 2555
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Edwards: Hawks keep Josh Smith
Aug 9, 2008

Josh Smith signed a five-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies, but the Hawks immediately matched the deal.
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NBA OFF THE WIRE

• Theo Ratliff returns to Philadelphia
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• Report: Finley to re-sign with Spurs

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ODDS TO WIN THE 2008-09 NBA FINALS

Team	Open	Current
Los Angeles Lakers	5/2	3/1
Boston Celtics	7/2	7/2
New Orleans Hornets	7/1	6/1
Detroit Pistons	7/1	7/1
San Antonio Spurs	7/1	7/1

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Player:	Brandon Roy G, Portland Trail Blazers 08/18/08, Time: 4:37 pm
News:	Roy had successful arthroscopic knee surgery this past Thursday to repair a torn meniscus. Roy should make a speedy recovery.
Analysis:	Roy is only expected to be out for 4-to-6 weeks, so he is on schedule to be ready for the start of the regular season. (Chris Bender/SportsBuff.com)

Player:	Luke Walton F, L.A. Lakers Lakers 08/17/08, Time: 4:21 pm
News:	Walton was becoming a fantasy option during the 2006-07 season - but now that the Lakers feature a deeper roster, his production dropped to 7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game last year.
Analysis:	Walton will undoubtedly be available on the waiver wire - don't use a draft pick on him unless you're in an extremely deep league. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com)

Player:	Al Thornton F, L.A. Clippers Clippers 08/17/08, Time: 4:18 pm
News:	Thornton had a strong rookie season finishing with averages of 12.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com)

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