Celtics, Clippers pursued LeBron James before signing with Sixers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
LeBron James received significant interest from several teams before signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Both the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers reportedly sought to add James. The Clippers considered a contract worth over $20 million, while the Celtics aimed to lure him back as a rival. Ultimately, James secured a 2-year, $8 million deal with the Sixers, enhancing their competitiveness in the Eastern Conference alongside players like Jaylen Brown.
- •LeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- •James signs a 2-year, $8 million deal with the Sixers.
- •The Celtics and Clippers both explored signing James.
- •The Clippers considered a lucrative one-season contract for him.
- •James is expected to significantly impact the Sixers' playoff ambitions.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Celtics, Clippers pursued LeBron James before joining Sixers
"The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers pursued LeBron James before he landed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
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