AJ Salah
AJ Salah
296 Articles
296 Articles
AJ joined the Covers Team in 2020 as a publishing editor. A lifelong hoops-head and avid poker player, AJ had the right mix of hardwood intel and gambling acumen, and it wasn't long before he also became a fixture in Covers' rotation of NBA writers.
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NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds: Hardaway Embracing Bench Role
Tim Hardaway didn't seem like the type to be thrilled about a bench role, but so far, not only is he thriving, but the Mavs are looking legit out West. As such, he leads the early Sixth Man of the Year odds.
NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Maxey Moves to Odds-On
Tyrese Maxey has started this season on fire for the 76ers, and with James Harden now in L.A., he should continue to see touches, fueling his rise in Most Improved Player odds.
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds: Chet Closing in on Wemby
Victor Wembanyama's been living up to all the hype, and he's atop the NBA Rookie of the Year odds market, but Chet Holmgren has made it clear this debate will rage on all season, with the ROY odds extremely tight.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Market Moves Towards Gobert, Brow
After being somewhat written off in Minnesota last season, Rudy Gobert is stepping up on D with great results in 2023-24, making him the early favorite in the Defensive Player of the Year odds.
2023-24 NBA MVP Odds: Jokic Continues to Hold Steady
The 2023-24 NBA season has seen some wild awards futures movement, but not so much the Most Valuable Player odds. Check out the latest MVP favorites, like Nikola Jokic and reigning champ Joel Embiid.
2023 NBA In-Season Tournament: Celtics Still Favorites for First NBA Cup Tourney
The Celtics swung NBA-altering deals in the offseason, and are still favorites in the inaugural In-Season Tournament odds as the knockout round begins.
NBA Championship Odds: Celtics, Bucks, Nuggets Holding Steady as Finals Faves
The 2023-24 season is underway, and while we've seen plenty of contenders' NBA championship odds fluctuate, the favorites have remained relatively undisturbed, with the Celtics, Nuggets, and Bucks holding court.
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NBA First Head Coach Fired Odds: Grizzlies About to Yank Jenkins?
The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a disastrous start in 2023-24, but is Taylor Jenkins going to take the fall? The betting markets certainly think so, listing him as the next coach to be fired odds favorite.
NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds: Set Your Clocks for Dame Time
Damian Lillard's one of the greatest clutch snipers in NBA history, and it's no surprise to see him burying daggers early for the Milwaukee Bucks, topping the Clutch Player of the Year odds.
NBA Coach of the Year Odds: Daigneault Has Thunder in Leap Mode
Mark Daigneault was the preseason favorite for COY odds, and after a couple others stole his shine early, the Thunder's recent tear has him atop the odds board one month in.
Best NBA Player Props Today: KD Keeps Cooking for In-Season Tournament
Kevin Durant's been lighting up opposing defenses this month, and with the Suns in a sensitive spot for the NBA In-Season Tournament, our NBA player prop picks for Tuesday see another big night from KD on deck.
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