Saquon Barkley and streamer pitch LeBron James to join Sixers
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Saquon Barkley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, and popular streamer Speed made a public appeal for LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers. This comes as speculation mounts around James as he prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. The 41-year-old star is reportedly considering options with the Sixers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Barkley emphasized joining Philadelphia as an opportunity for James to secure a championship and leave a lasting legacy. Additionally, Jaylen Brown encouraged Speed to persuade James to choose the Sixers, despite an incorrect mention of Paul George being on the team. The 76ers could become serious contenders in the Eastern Conference if James signs.
- •Barkley and Speed made a pitch for LeBron James to join the Sixers.
- •James is exploring options with the Sixers, Heat, and Cavaliers.
- •Barkley believes Philadelphia offers James the best chance to win a title.
- •Jaylen Brown seeks Speed's help to encourage James to come to Philly.
- •The Sixers aim to strengthen their roster and championship aspirations.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Saquon Barkley makes his 76ers recruiting pitch to LeBron James
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lebron in Philly? Eagles' Saquon Barkley pitches James on joining 76ers
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles' Saquon Barkley gives ex-Laker LeBron James legendary recruiting pitch to join 76ers
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Go out with a bang’ – Saquon Barkley gives public Philadelphia 76ers pitch to LeBron James
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Saquon Barkley, popular streamer make pitch to LeBron James for Sixers
"Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley has made a pitch to former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. When LeBron James announced his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, nearly every NBA team was interested in the 41-year-old’s services.
"LeBron James is set to choose a new NBA team in free agency. Philadelphia star Saquon Barkley thinks the 41-year-old would be a great fit with the 76ers.
"Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley just helped the Philadelphia 76ers in a huge way. Barkley's recruiting pitch was simply about a legacy.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 12:44 AMSaquon Barkley makes his 76ers recruiting pitch to LeBron James
As rumors swirl surrounding LeBron James' future, Saquon Barkley offered the NBA legend some food for thought on the 76ers
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 7:15 PMLebron in Philly? Eagles' Saquon Barkley pitches James on joining 76ers
LeBron James is set to choose a new NBA team in free agency. Philadelphia star Saquon Barkley thinks the 41-year-old would be a great fit with the 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 6:10 PMEagles' Saquon Barkley gives ex-Laker LeBron James legendary recruiting pitch to join 76ers
Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley just helped the Philadelphia 76ers in a huge way. Barkley's recruiting pitch was simply about a legacy.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 2:30 AM‘Go out with a bang’ – Saquon Barkley gives public Philadelphia 76ers pitch to LeBron James
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley has made a pitch to former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. When LeBron James announced his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, nearly every NBA team was interested in the 41-year-old’s services.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 12:51 AMSaquon Barkley, popular streamer make pitch to LeBron James for Sixers
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley and popular streamer Speed make their pitch to LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
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