Philadelphia 76ers add LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have revamped their roster with the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Both players are expected to play crucial roles this season, with James positioned as a forward and Brown as the starting small forward. This change comes amid expectations for the 76ers to contend strongly in the Eastern Conference. Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe will likely fill the guard positions in the starting lineup. Depth will also be provided by Anfernee Simons and rookie Labaron Philon Jr.
- •LeBron James joins the 76ers from the Los Angeles Lakers.
- •Jaylen Brown was acquired in a trade from the Boston Celtics.
- •Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe are projected starting guards.
- •The 76ers' depth includes Anfernee Simons and rookie Labaron Philon Jr.
- •Coaching staff expresses confidence in Philon's role moving forward.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia 76ers facing major roster headache after LeBron James signing
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia 76ers Updated Depth Chart with LeBron James, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
"With a revamped roster, the new-look Philadelphia 76ers are the talk of the basketball world after the acquisition of star forward LeBron James. Joining James in the starting lineup in Philadelphia will be former Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown, who was acquired in a trade with Boston earlier this month. Those two additions have catapulted the 76ers […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Updated Depth Chart with LeBron James, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Philadelphia 76ers have not finished constructing their roster for the 2026-27 season following LeBron James’ arrival. The 76ers have officially signed James to a two-year deal, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is also expected to join them.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:00 PMPhiladelphia 76ers facing major roster headache after LeBron James signing
The Philadelphia 76ers have not finished constructing their roster for the 2026-27 season following LeBron James’ arrival. The 76ers have officially signed James to a two-year deal, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is also expected to join them.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:30 AMPhiladelphia 76ers Updated Depth Chart with LeBron James, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
With a revamped roster, the new-look Philadelphia 76ers are the talk of the basketball world after the acquisition of star forward LeBron James. Joining James in the starting lineup in Philadelphia will be former Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown, who was acquired in a trade with Boston earlier this month. Those two additions have catapulted the 76ers […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Updated Depth Chart with LeBron James, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope appeared first on HEAVY.
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