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How the Celtics Helped the Sixers Land LeBron James

Shams Charania said Philadelphia “was not even in the picture” until Boston traded Jaylen Brown to the Sixers. James then evaluated a roster featuring Brown, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid. “This is about Bob Myers and Mike Gansey,” Charania said, crediting their blockbuster move and the players’ recruiting push for reshaping James’ decision.

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Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Pitch to LeBron James Came Too Late

Clark pitched Indiana’s basketball culture as the Pacers’ greatest selling point, saying James could play alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam in an unmatched home atmosphere. “The crowd would be better than the Lakers games,” Clark said. Calling Indiana a “true basketball state,” she added, “I would be a season-ticket holder. Absolutely. I’d be at every game.”

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LeBron James Targets Another Championship After Joining Philadelphia 76ers

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LeBron James Targets Another Championship After Joining Philadelphia 76ers

James said he believed his career was over, but time away convinced him he “still truly love[s] this game” and has “more to give.” He stressed, “I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family,” adding that he still wants to sacrifice, work, grind, compete and “help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team.”

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LeBron James Signs Two-Year, $8 Million Deal With Philadelphia 76ers

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LeBron James Signs Two-Year, $8 Million Deal With Philadelphia 76ers

James is joining the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract that includes a player option, according to Shams Charania. The move ends weeks of speculation over his next destination and sends the NBA’s all-time leading scorer to Philadelphia, where he will join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in a championship-focused roster built around veteran star power.

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about 2 hours ago

Doc Rivers Sees LeBron James as Ideal Warriors Fit

Rivers called LeBron an ideal Warriors fit, arguing Golden State would become “a better basketball team” because of his passing. “When Draymond goes off the floor, you don’t have a passer,” Rivers said. “Now you have LeBron.” Pairing him with Stephen Curry and Green, Rivers added, would keep “an elite passer on the floor for 48 minutes” every game.

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WNBA Teams Question Cathy Engelbert’s Relationship With Caitlin Clark

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WNBA Teams Question Cathy Engelbert’s Relationship With Caitlin Clark

Multiple WNBA team sources find it surprising that Engelbert has not built a closer relationship with Clark, the league’s most prominent player and a driver of its growth. The concern grew after Adam Silver said he had come to know Clark “really well,” highlighting what some officials view as a disconnect between the commissioner and the face of the league.

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