LeBron James joins 76ers, making Philadelphia title favorites in East
Philadelphia fans are daring to dream after James signed with the team after eight seasons with the Lakers. Oddsmakers now list the 76ers as the East's betting favorite.
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What happened
LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. The move has fans in Philadelphia, which has not won an NBA title in 43 years, daring to hope for a championship. Betting odds now make the 76ers the consensus favorites in the Eastern Conference.
Why it matters
Fans in Philadelphia see the move as a chance to end a long championship drought.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 9:31 PM ET: Philadelphia fans began daring to dream of a title after James joined the 76ers, a team that has not won an NBA title in 43 years.
- Oct 19, 5:02 PM ET: Oddsmakers made the 76ers the consensus favorites, at 8-1 to 9-1, to win the Eastern Conference.
- Oct 20, 7:00 AM ET: Reports said James faced a family-related adjustment as he settled into Philadelphia and his new team.
Coverage
- Windhorst: What Madison Square Garden means to LeBron James (espn.com)
- LeBron James opens up about an unfamiliar challenge with the 76ers (Yahoo Sports)
- Philadelphia 76ers Get LeBron James News Before Knicks Season Opener (Erik C. Anderson)
- LeBron James' move to Philadelphia makes 76ers the betting favorite out of the East (Yahoo Sports)
- With LeBron on board it's title or bust for Philly fans (Yahoo News)
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