Bettors are heavily backing LeBron James’ 76ers to win the title: ‘The enthusiasm for betting this team doesn’t seem to let up’

Bettors are loading up on LeBron James to win the NBA title with the 76ers this season.

By Ben Fawkes · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:55 PM

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Bettors are heavily backing the LeBron James-led Philadelphia 76ers to win the NBA title.
James signed a reported two-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia after leaving the Lakers.
The 76ers open their 2026-27 season on Tuesday against the New York Knicks.

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Bettors are heavily backing the Philadelphia 76ers to win the NBA championship following the offseason arrival of LeBron James. Analysts note that public enthusiasm for wagering on the reconstructed squad has remained remarkably high heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

The 41-year-old James signed a reported two-year contract worth approximately $8 million in July 2026 after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Philadelphia opens its regular season against the defending champion New York Knicks with an expected starting lineup featuring James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown.

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