Which Lakers Have a Real Shot at Postseason Awards? Luka for MVP? Kessler for All-Defense?

Preseason odds for postseason awards don't necessarily say everything about a team's chances, but they can be instructive. So for the Lakers, who aren't expected to move mountains this year when it comes to the Western Conference standings, where players land on some of the preseason betting lists is worth a look.

And thankfully, our friends at Fanduel Sportsbook have their numbers up for view!

No surprise, Luka Dončić has the fourth best odds in the NBA to win MVP, which is a testament to the respect he gets as a player, because MVP almost always comes from a team at or near the top of a conference. That's not where the Lakers are expected to be. Meanwhile, who else appears on different lists? Is Austin Reaves seen as a real candidate to contend for an All-NBA slot? What about Walker Kessler for Defensive Player of the Year? Or Most Improved?

What does having two players (Sexton, Mamu) in the conversation for Sixth Man mean for the team this year? Especially considering how poor the bench has performed over the last couple of seasons?

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Who is on the board for postseason awards?

SEGMENT 2: What about Kessler?

SEGMENT 3: Why 6MOY is a key race to watch in terms of Lakers success this season.

PHOTO CREDIT: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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