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LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo select other teams after Knicks title win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo select other teams after Knicks title win

Summary

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are set to play for the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat, respectively, after the New York Knicks secured the NBA championship. The Knicks, overcoming a 53-year title drought, attracted interest from both players this summer. James' agent indicating his desire to join the Knicks underscores the franchise's revitalization. Discussions involving Antetokounmpo were also prevalent but ceased following the Knicks' success. Both players now look to challenge the Knicks' title run with their new teams in the Eastern Conference.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks return to win their first NBA title in 53 years.
•LeBron James will play for the Philadelphia 76ers.
•Giannis Antetokounmpo joins the Miami Heat.
•James expressed interest in the Knicks, confirmed by his agent.
•Knicks maintained their core players to secure the championship.

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4:18 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo both forced to select ‘Plan B’ options after Knicks title win

What they're saying

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LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo might have joined the New York Knicks this summer if the 2026 NBA Finals hadn’t ended the way they did. The Knicks have returned to the NBA’s mountaintop after an arduous 53-year journey, where the franchise went from being called one of the worst in the NBA to now proving they’re the best.
— Yahoo Sports

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