Philadelphia reportedly interested in signing LeBron James after acquiring Jaylen Brown
The 76ers are said to be courting free-agent LeBron James following a trade that sent Paul George to Boston for forward Jaylen Brown, while James has confirmed he will leave the Lakers after the 2025-26 season.
Philadelphia is reportedly among the teams interested in signing LeBron James, according to a source cited by The Athletic. The interest emerges after the 76ers completed a trade that sent Paul George and draft picks to Boston in exchange for forward Jaylen Brown. ESPN's Shams Charania said the Sixers are "trying to make a pitch" to James as they reshape their roster, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst noted the team’s appeal is enhanced by the presence of Tyrese Maxey, who is also represented by Klutch Sports Group.
James informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday that he will not return for the 2026-27 season, ending his eight-year tenure with the franchise. The acquisition of Brown is expected to make Philadelphia a stronger championship contender, pairing him with Joel Embiid, Maxey, VJ Edwards and other role players.
Other potential destinations for James that have been mentioned include the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, each offering different competitive and personal considerations.