Sixers players pursue LeBron James in NBA free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers are actively pursuing LeBron James in NBA free agency, with players Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown in communication with the Hall of Famer. Maxey is leading the effort, bolstered by his close relationship with James, as both are represented by Klutch Sports. This comes after a busy offseason for the Sixers, which included hiring Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations and trading for Jaylen Brown. The Sixers still have one roster spot available and are making a concerted effort to sign James as a free agent.
- •76ers pursuing LeBron James in free agency
- •Tyrese Maxey leads talks with James
- •Maxey and James have a close working relationship
- •Sixers have made several offseason moves
- •One roster spot remains available for Philadelphia
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Sixers star trio have pursued LeBron James in free agency
"The star trio of the Philadelphia 76ers are in pursuit of superstar LeBron James in free agency.
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