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Rich Paul comments on Adam Schefter's inaccurate LeBron James report

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Rich Paul comments on Adam Schefter's inaccurate LeBron James report

Summary

Rich Paul expressed sympathy for Adam Schefter, who incorrectly reported that LeBron James would sign with the Miami Heat. During a radio interview, Schefter stated his source indicated a possible Miami move, but James ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Paul acknowledged the confusion surrounding the decision-making process and stated, 'somebody sold him a lemon.' James signed a two-year deal with a player option, leaving open the possibility for future speculation on his career decisions.

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Key Details

•LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
•Adam Schefter reported James might join the Miami Heat.
•Rich Paul commented on the inaccurate speculation.
•James teams up with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown.
•The free agency decision generated significant media attention.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rich Paul feels bad for Adam Schefter after he got it wrong on LeBron James

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Adam Schefter may want to stick to his day job as the world’s top NFL insider. The ESPN reporter with millions of followers has made it known that he is a huge NBA fan, even suggesting that he could have replaced Adrian Wojnarowski as the worldwide leader’s top NBA newsbreaker. And on the rare occasion,…
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