Boston Celtics pursue LeBron James in offseason free agency efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Boston Celtics attempted to sign LeBron James during the recent offseason free agency. This move underscores the ambitions of Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and the team's front office for the 2026-27 NBA season. Despite the pursuit, James ultimately signed with another team, possibly linked to a prior deal involving Jaylen Brown. The implications of this effort suggest the Celtics are keen on making significant roster changes to achieve greater success. The discussion around this pursuit has been featured on the "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast.
- •Celtics tried to sign LeBron James this offseason.
- •James signed with a different team related to Jaylen Brown.
- •Brad Stevens leads Celtics' strategic offseason efforts.
- •Discussion on the Celtics' pursuit featured on a podcast.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics tried to sign LeBron James in free agency this offseason
"What does that tell us about the goals of Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and company?
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