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Winners and Losers of the NBA Draft (Timberwolves, Lakers Surge; Bucks, Hawks Fall)

The dust has settled on the two-day NBA Draft that began at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York and wrapped up Thursday in ESPN’s Seaport District Studios.

Who are the winners and losers after 60 picks? Here are a few teams with surging and plummeting stock for next season after the draft, based on what the sportsbooks and national pundits are saying.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Winners

Minnesota Timberwolves (+1000 to win NBA Championship)

When talking about the Minnesota Timberwolves, most turn to a defense that was No.