Celtics are new East favorites as LeBron James to sign with Los Angeles Lakers

In a move that changes the landscape of the NBA, LeBron James will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent.

James has long been a thorn in the side of the Boston Celtics, eliminating them from the playoffs several times, including in three of the last four seasons.

Boston will now be in the pre-season favorite to win the Eastern Conference.

NBA Championship updated

Warriors 10/11
Celtics 7/2
Lakers 7/2
Rockets 7/1
76ers 14/1
Spurs 50/1
Thunder 60/1
Raptors 60/1
Jazz 80/1
Trail Blazers 100/1
Pelicans 100/1
Timberwolves 100/1
Nuggets 100/1
Bucks 100/1
Wizards 100/1
Pacers 100/1
Heat 300/1
Cavaliers 500/1— Jeff Sherman (@golfodds) July 2, 2018

An already exciting season just got that much more interesting for Boston.