According to PPP prediction market tool monitoring on Polymarket, the Philadelphia 76ers' odds of winning the 2027 NBA championship rose to 14% this week, up 7% from the prior week. The Thunder currently hold 22% odds, while the Spurs sit at 20%. NBA superstar LeBron James officially signed with the 76ers on a veteran minimum contract this week, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after 24 seasons. The team is expected to field a starting lineup featuring Maxey, Embiid, Okafor, Brown, and James.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declared July 24, 2026 as "LeBron James Day" to celebrate the signing.