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NBA owners question LeBron James' Fanatics-branded helicopter commute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:25 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

NBA owners question LeBron James' Fanatics-branded helicopter commute

Summary

LeBron James, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, plans to split his time between Philadelphia and New York, using a Fanatics-branded helicopter for travel. This arrangement has drawn scrutiny from other NBA owners, who feel that James may be receiving undue privileges. Reporter Pablo Torre revealed that he has been contacted by several team owners regarding this situation, highlighting concerns over potential favoritism. James has a multi-year sponsorship deal with Fanatics that includes helicopter use. As the 2026-27 season approaches, the Sixers prepare for their opening game against the New York Knicks on October 20.

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Key Details

•LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers.
•James will use a Fanatics helicopter for travel.
•NBA owners express concerns about player privileges.
•Pablo Torre investigates the situation further.
•76ers start the season against the New York Knicks on October 20.

Latest Updates

12:25 AMYahoo Sports — NBA owners reaching out to Pablo Torre about 76ers star LeBron James’ Fanatics-branded helicopter

What they're saying

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Upon signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James announced he’ll be living in both Philadelphia and New York throughout the regular season and will use a helicopter to commute to and from home games. However, NBA owners for the other 31 teams appear to have an issue with it, as the helicopter he is using has a Fanatics logo on it. Pablo […] The post NBA owners reaching out to Pablo Torre about 76ers star LeBron James’ Fanatics-branded helicopter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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