The Knicks are coming off one of the worst seasons imaginable, but according to one Las Vegas sportsbook the team is a good bet to win it all next year, primarily because of persistent rumors concerning certain free agents to be.
Despite finishing the 2018-19 campaign at 17-65 — tied for worst record in franchise history — the Knicks are opening up in The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook with 16-1 odds to be crowned champions next year, according to this article from ESPN. There are only five teams with better preliminary odds: the Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets.