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76ers president reveals pursuit of LeBron James after Brown trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

76ers president reveals pursuit of LeBron James after Brown trade

Summary

Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey publicly acknowledged the team's discussions with LeBron James' representative, Rich Paul, indicating a serious interest in bringing the NBA star to the franchise. Gansey stated that Philadelphia's pursuit began around the time of the trade that brought Jaylen Brown to the team. The addition of James would enhance the Sixers' roster, providing a veteran playmaker to complement scorers Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Brown. Gansey emphasized the importance of James' experience as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Philadelphia aims to compete with other teams expressing interest in James, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

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•Mike Gansey confirms discussions with LeBron James' camp.
•The pursuit of James began with the trade for Jaylen Brown.
•Adding James would provide the Sixers with an experienced playmaker.
•Philadelphia faces competition from teams like the Cavaliers and Warriors.
•James' presence could allow other scorers to thrive without heavy burden.

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The 76ers have made their LeBron James pursuit public, with Mike Gansey explaining what the NBA icon would add to Philadelphia’s revamped roster. The post 76ers President Sends Clear LeBron James Message After Jaylen Brown Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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