Sixers owner speaks with LeBron James at Fanatics Fest in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Josh Harris, owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, had a friendly conversation with LeBron James at a VIP event hosted at Fanatics Fest in New York. Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown reportedly expressed their desire for James to join the Sixers, emphasizing the warm reception he would receive in Philadelphia. The Sixers are considered one of the leading teams in pursuit of LeBron James, but further details on the talks remain undisclosed. The implications of these discussions on the team's future and roster moves could be significant as the offseason progresses.
- •Josh Harris spoke with LeBron James at Fanatics Fest
- •Maxey, Embiid, and Brown want LeBron on the team
- •Philadelphia would welcome LeBron with open arms
- •The Sixers are among the final teams pursuing LeBron
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