The Lakers seem like the most likely landing spot for LeBron James whenever he makes an official decision, and most people think he will remain with the Cavaliers if he doesn’t pick L.A. According to one of the NBA’s most respected reporters, the Philadelphia 76ers were still very much in the mix as of Sunday morning.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said Sunday that LeBron still had not made up his mind and the Sixers should not be counted out.
"Don't rule out Philadelphia yet," – @wojespn just now on @Sportscenter talking about #LeBronJames.
"The Sixers are still in this"#LebronWatch2018
— 97.3 ESPN FM (@973espn) July 1, 2018
Woj later reported that LeBron’s representatives were scheduled to meet with the Sixers on Sunday, but LeBron was not expected to attend.
For today's meeting, Sixers will meet with LeBron James' reps, sources tell ESPN. James will not attend this meeting. https://t.co/KJGS0xp5Yy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2018
If you’re a believer in Las Vegas odds telling the story, the LeBron sweepstakes have already ended. On Saturday, most sportsbooks adjusted the Lakers to an overwhelming favorite to sign James.
Updated odds on which team LeBron James will be on for the first game of the 2018-19 NBA season:
Lakers -5000
Any other team +1500According to @betmybookie, the odds move was triggered by sharp money pouring in on the Lakers this morning.
— OddsShark (@OddsShark) June 30, 2018
We even heard about one surprise team entering the LeBron frenzy over the weekend, but anything outside of him signing with the Lakers or remaining in Cleveland would be somewhat surprising. If he did choose Philly, it would have everything to do with a young core that would give him a good chance to compete for championships.
