Tyrese Maxey crucial for 76ers' pursuit of LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers, following a trade with the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown, are looking to acquire LeBron James in free agency. All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey is seen as pivotal in this effort, thanks to his strong relationship with James and his development into a key player. Maxey's close ties to James, aided by their shared agent, may influence James's decision as he prioritizes happiness and a championship opportunity over cash. The 76ers aim to bolster their roster further, pairing James with stars like Joel Embiid and Brown for a potential title run.
- •76ers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics.
- •Tyrese Maxey is crucial in pursuing LeBron James.
- •Maxey has a strong relationship with James.
- •James prioritizes happiness and winning over salary.
- •Philadelphia aims to strengthen its title contention.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Why Tyrese Maxey is the key to the 76ers landing LeBron James
"The Philadelphia 76ers are interested in signing LeBron James in NBA free agency, and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will need to step up, as he is the key to the team landing the future Hall of Famer.
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