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LeBron James chooses 76ers over Warriors in free agency decision

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:28 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

LeBron James chooses 76ers over Warriors in free agency decision

Summary

LeBron James opted to sign a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, bypassing the Golden State Warriors. Draymond Green believes James' history with the Warriors influenced his decision. Green noted the weight of past rivalries might have deterred James from joining forces with Steph Curry. This leaves the Warriors without a prominent addition to support Curry and follows their pursuit of other stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown. The 76ers now gear up with James, who has faced the Warriors in multiple finals.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James signed a discounted deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
•Draymond Green commented on the impact of rivalry history on James' decision.
•The Warriors sought significant free agents but didn't secure any.
•James has a past of facing the Warriors in four consecutive NBA Finals.
•The 76ers gain a crucial player in their pursuit of a championship.

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7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors Receive Real Reason Why LeBron James Did Not Join Steph Curry

What they're saying

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The Golden State Warriors failed to snag what could have been their biggest free agent signing since Kevin Durant in 2016 when LeBron James opted to go with the Philadelphia 76ers in a heavily discounted two-year deal. If LeBron chose the Warriors, he would have been paired with Steph Curry, creating one of the most […] The post Warriors Receive Real Reason Why LeBron James Did Not Join Steph Curry appeared first on HEAVY.
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