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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 16 January, 2025
2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year Odds
The sheer amount of talent in the NBA is off the charts, but only a select few coaches can get all that talent to work together and buy into a system. Heading into the 2023-24 season, OKC Thunder head coach Mark Daineault was handed one of the youngest rosters in the NBA, and by getting them to the number one seed in the Western Conference, he earned himself the Coach of the Year Award.
The Coach of the Year Award is not just handed to the coach whose team had the best record. Plenty of factors could go into it, including whether a team exceeded expectations or found success despite dealing with a plethora of injuries. As the season transitions into the middle of January, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson has separated himself as the heavy favorite by having his team on pace to win over 70 games.
2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year Odds
Coach | Opening odds | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Kenny Atkinson | +375 | -500 | -500 |
Jamahl Mosley | +1200 | +1400 | +1100 |
Ime Udoka | +1300 | +1800 | +1500 |
JB Bickerstaff | +4000 | +1800 | +1800 |
Taylor Jenkins | +1000 | +2000 | +2200 |
Mark Daigneault | +1300 | +2500 | +1800 |
Tyronn Lue | +2800 | +3500 | +3000 |
Doug Christie | N/A | +4000 | +6000 |
Joe Mazzulla | +900 | +10,000 | +10,000 |
Quin Snyder | +20,000 | +10,000 | +10,000 |
Tom Thibodeau | +1300 | +20,000 | +15,000 |
Michael Malone | +6600 | +20,000 | +15,000 |
Doc Rivers | +20,000 | +20,000 | +15,000 |
*odds as of January 16, 2025
Current Favorites
Kenny Atkinson (Cleveland Cavaliers): In his first season as the Cavs' head coach, Atkinson has guided his team to a 34-5 start to the year. The Cavs were a solid team last season, but under Atkinson's system, they have started the season by ranking first in points per 100 possessions in non-garbage time (123.1), per Cleaning the Glass.
Jamahl Mosley (Orlando Magic): After reaching the playoffs last season, the Magic showed they have a bright future. Despite losing Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner to injuries early in the year, Orlando is still 23-19. Being able to remain consistent while Banchero was out is a testament to Mosley's coaching style and ability to develop young players.
Ime Udoka (Houston Rockets): The Rockets have slowly been building an exciting young team, but with that, they needed an experienced coach who can teach defense. Ime Udoka was the perfect guy for that job, and in his second season with the Rockets, he has them boasting a 27-12 record while ranking third in the league in points allowed per 100 possessions in non-garbage time (108.3)(Cleaning the Glass).
Past Winners
Season | Coach | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2023-24 | Mark Daigneault | Oklahoma City Thunder | +700 |
2022-23 | Mike Brown | Sacramento Kings | +8000 |
2021-22 | Monty Williams | Phoenix Suns | +2000 |
2020-21 | Tom Thibodeau | New York Knicks | +8000 |
2019-20 | Nick Nurse | Toronto Raptors | +2000 |
2018-19 | Mike Budenholzer | Milwaukee Bucks | +1100 |
2017-18 | Dwane Casey | Toronto Raptors | +3000 |
2016-17 | Mike D'Antoni | Houston Rockets | +3000 |
2015-16 | Steve Kerr | Golden State Warriors | +575 |
2014-15 | Mike Budenholzer | Atlanta Hawks | +25000 |
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