LeBron James joins 76ers in bid for another NBA title

LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers to pursue another NBA championship, putting the team among the Eastern Conference favorites while raising questions about how its star-studded roster will perform together. James, 41, announced in July that he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for Philadelphia. He said the move was motivated by the chance to compete for another title, and the 76ers are seeking their first championship since 1983. James has won four NBA titles, with Miami, Cleveland and the Lakers. The team also brought in Jaylen Brown, alongside returning stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. James said the players shared a championship goal, but acknowledged that it would take time for them to complement one another on the court. In his preseason debut for Philadelphia, a 114-108 loss at Brooklyn, he recorded 10 points, five assists and four rebounds. Betting prices cited ahead of the season placed Philadelphia among the Eastern Conference favorites. BetMGM, DraftKings and Caesars odds ranged from 8-1 to 9-1 for the 76ers to win the conference, with the defending champion New York Knicks close behind. Those prices reflect expectations at the time, not the season’s...