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NBA coach warns LeBron James’ 76ers may struggle to fit new roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:04 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

NBA coach warns LeBron James’ 76ers may struggle to fit new roster

Summary

An anonymous NBA coach has expressed concerns regarding the Philadelphia 76ers' potential struggles next season after the addition of LeBron James. Expected to be favorites in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers now feature a high-profile lineup with Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid. The coach cautioned that integrating James may be challenging given the individual talents of these players, and noted that both James and Embiid's playing styles could lead to a slower pace of play. He described the situation as potentially 'hard to watch' at times if they are unable to effectively co-exist on the court.

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Status Watch

•The 76ers are favorites to win the Eastern Conference after signing James.
•Concerns arise about integrating James with existing star players.
•The coach warns that James and Embiid could slow down the game.
•The 76ers' new roster features James, Maxey, Edgecombe, Brown, and Embiid.
•The coach indicated it could be challenging to maintain team chemistry.

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10:04 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Shocked’ NBA coach warns LeBron James’ 76ers could become ‘hard to watch’

What they're saying

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An anonymous NBA coach has warned basketball fans to temper expectations for the Philadelphia 76ers next season. The 76ers immediately became the favourites to win the Eastern Conference after signing LeBron James in free agency.
— Yahoo Sports

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