76ers express interest in LeBron James after trading for Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:41 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in acquiring LeBron James following their recent trade for Jaylen Brown. After sending Paul George and two first-round picks to the Celtics, the team appears to be focused on reshaping its roster. Reports indicate that James would fill a facilitator role alongside younger players such as Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. Other teams, including the Warriors and Heat, are also in the mix for the veteran forward as he explores his options this summer.
- •76ers traded Paul George and two first-round picks for Jaylen Brown.
- •LeBron James might take on a facilitator role if acquired.
- •Warriors and Heat are among other teams interested in James.
- •James played only 60 games last season, his fewest since 2022-23.
- •76ers need to address bench depth after the trade.
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Report: 76ers interested in adding LeBron James
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Report: 76ers Expressing Interest in Signing LeBron James
"The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in signing free agent forward LeBron James, per a new report.
"Eric Samulski explores the fit of LeBron James potentially landing in Philadelphia
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:41 AMReport: 76ers interested in adding LeBron James
Eric Samulski explores the fit of LeBron James potentially landing in Philadelphia
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:18 AMReport: 76ers Expressing Interest in Signing LeBron James
The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in signing free agent forward LeBron James, per a new report.
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