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76ers pursue LeBron James after trading for Jaylen Brown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:18 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

76ers pursue LeBron James after trading for Jaylen Brown

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers are targeting LeBron James in the upcoming free agency after acquiring Jaylen Brown in a trade. The deal involved sending Paul George and several draft picks to bolster their roster. Despite his age, James remains a highly sought-after player, with interest from multiple teams including the Golden State Warriors and a possible return to the Cleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat. The 76ers aim to form a competitive lineup featuring Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, potentially making them a strong contender if James joins.

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•76ers trade Paul George for Jaylen Brown and draft picks
•LeBron James is a primary target in free agency
•Interest in James comes despite his age and high demand
•Potential lineup could feature Maxey, Brown, James, and Embiid

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2:18 AMYahoo Sports — The 76ers want to go one step further by signing LeBron James in free agency

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After the 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown, they are feeling confident enough to chase LeBron James in free agency.
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Boston Celtics Cleveland Cavaliers Golden State Warriors Miami Heat Philadelphia 76ers Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Lakers NBA Basketball

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Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 2:18 AM
The 76ers want to go one step further by signing LeBron James in free agency
After the 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown, they are feeling confident enough to chase LeBron James in free agency.

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