Mike Gansey discusses 76ers' interest in LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey has expressed a strong desire to sign LeBron James in free agency. Speaking in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League, Gansey praised James, calling him the best player of all time, and revealed ongoing discussions with his agent, Rich Paul. This comes on the heels of a recent trade that brought Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, indicating Gansey's aggressive approach to improving the roster. As speculation continues regarding James' future, Gansey acknowledged the star's many good options and the importance of making a personal decision.
- •Gansey has been recently named president of basketball operations.
- •He orchestrated a deal to acquire Jaylen Brown.
- •Discussions with LeBron's agent have been ongoing since the Jaylen trade.
- •Gansey believes James is weighing many good options for his future.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Gansey sends clear message regarding 76ers' pursuit of LeBron James
"Gansey would love to bring The King to Philadelphia.
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