LeBron's Second-Round Line Puts Philly on the Clock
LeBron told the room he didn't uproot his family to lose in the second round. Translation: Embiid, Maxey and the whole Sixers locker room just got a new leash.
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LeBron says he joined the 76ers to get Joel Embiid his first ring. He also had questions about Embiid's knees before he signed. Both things are true.
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The 76ers went from 20-1 longshots to a top-3 title favorite in a day after LeBron signed. The odds board is pricing the wrong risk entirely.
76ers Odds Jumped. Did Anyone Check Embiid?
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The 76ers Bet Their Future on a Phone Call
The 76ers gave up Paul George and four picks for Jaylen Brown. Now the plan only works if a 41-year-old decides to show up. Classic Philly.