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Sixers stars made relentless push for LeBron James, especially Joel Embiid
The 76ers didn’t simply wait around and hope LeBron James picked Philadelphia. They recruited him — hard. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown were “central figures” in Philadelphia’s pursuit, remaining in contact with James throughout the free agency process. Embiid apparently made a fairly significant promise along […] The post Sixers stars made relentless push for LeBron James, especially Joel Embiid appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Heat have been in touch with DeMar DeRozan; eyeing Klay Thompson
The Heat have been in contact with DeMar DeRozan‘s representatives, though a deal doesn’t appear imminent. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, DeRozan has interest in Miami, but at least one Heat official prefers to “wait out the market” before committing to the veteran forward. Part of the hesitation may involve Klay Thompson. […] The post Heat have been in touch with DeMar DeRozan; eyeing Klay Thompson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sources: LeBron James camp reached out to Knicks, New York wasn’t interested
LeBron James considered plenty of possibilities before signing with the 76ers. Apparently, the reigning NBA champions weren’t one of them. At least not from the Knicks’ perspective. Sources tell Hoops Wire that James’ camp reached out to New York at one point during his free agency, but the Knicks weren’t interested in pursuing him. The […] The post Sources: LeBron James camp reached out to Knicks, New York wasn’t interested appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs Rumors: James Harden, Jonathan Kuminga, Meleek Thomas, Herb Jones
The Cavaliers’ offseason can finally move forward now that LeBron James has made his decision. That starts with James Harden. The Cavs never intended to move on from Harden regardless of James’ decision, sources told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Harden declined his $42.3 million player option in June, but did so with the expectation of […] The post Cavs Rumors: James Harden, Jonathan Kuminga, Meleek Thomas, Herb Jones appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, LeBron James, Wizards, Will Riley, Jazz
Warriors The Warriors missed on LeBron James. Now comes the next phase of the offseason. Golden State was never viewed as the favorite to land James before he ultimately signed with the 76ers, but that doesn’t make the outcome any less disappointing, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. As Poole noted, adding […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, LeBron James, Wizards, Will Riley, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly didn’t push hard to recruit LeBron James
Everyone seemed to have a pitch for LeBron James. Giannis Antetokounmpo apparently wasn’t one of them. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Heat star “never really went out of his way” to recruit James during free agency, despite Miami emerging as one of the teams linked to the four-time MVP before he ultimately signed […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly didn’t push hard to recruit LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Bucks, Tyler Herro, Hawks, CJ McCollum, Rockets
Bucks Tyler Herro has no regrets about heading home. Speaking with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the former Heat guard said he’s thrilled to begin the next chapter of his career with the Bucks after being dealt to Milwaukee in the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. “If I literally had to pick […] The post NBA Notes: Bucks, Tyler Herro, Hawks, CJ McCollum, Rockets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Hawks, Lu Dort, Lamar Stevens
Warriors The Warriors may not have landed LeBron James, but they don’t appear headed for a major roster shakeup, either. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, veteran forward Draymond Green is expected to re-sign with Golden State on a one-year deal worth roughly $27.7 million after declining his player option earlier this offseason. The move would […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Hawks, Lu Dort, Lamar Stevens appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade propsal sends Suns’ Dillon Brooks to Cavs
The Cavaliers missed out on LeBron James. So what comes next? Chase Brownawell of Cavs on SI offered an interesting possibility: Go get Dillon Brooks. To be clear right from the start, there has been no indication that the Suns are shopping Brooks, nor is there any indication the Cavaliers and Suns have discussed a […] The post NBA trade propsal sends Suns’ Dillon Brooks to Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mavericks, Wizards never intended to trade Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis
A lot of the talk about LeBron James potentially teaming up with Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving was just that — talk. More accurately, James may have wanted to play alongside one of his former teammates, but their teams never seriously considered moving them, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. That would be the Mavericks with Irving […] The post Mavericks, Wizards never intended to trade Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder signing Spencer Jones to two-year offer
Restricted free agent small forward Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Thunder, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Nuggets will have the opportunity to match the offer and retain Jones, given that he’s a restricted free agent. They must do so by Monday night. Jones, 25, averaged 5.5 […] The post Thunder signing Spencer Jones to two-year offer appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Warriors, Mario Hezonja, Timberwolves
Sixers The Sixers apparently aren’t finished adding familiar faces around LeBron James. Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a buyout with the Grizzlies and intends to sign with Philadelphia once he clears free agency, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. That would reunite Caldwell-Pope with James after the two won a championship together with the […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Warriors, Mario Hezonja, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA schedule release remains on track after LeBron James decision
LeBron James finally made his decision. Now the NBA can finish making some of its own. Sources tell Hoops Wire that the 2026-27 regular season schedule is still expected to be completed on time despite the league waiting on James before locking in some of its marquee games. That became an actual issue earlier this […] The post NBA schedule release remains on track after LeBron James decision appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James took largest paycut in NBA history to join Sixers
LeBron James has set plenty of NBA records. Now for one that probably wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card. James is taking the largest single-season pay cut in league history to join the 76ers, according to HoopsHype. James made $52.63 million during his final season with the Lakers. His new two-year contract with Philadelphia will pay […] The post LeBron James took largest paycut in NBA history to join Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jonathan Kuminga’s agent: ‘Jonathan likes the Cavs, likes Kenny Atkinson’
The Cavaliers’ interest in Jonathan Kuminga isn’t one-sided. Kuminga has interest in Cleveland, too. “Jonathan likes the Cavs, likes (coach) Kenny Atkinson, and (star) Donovan Mitchell likes him,” Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, told Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Turner added that Kuminga likes Cleveland and spent a couple months training there during the 2025 offseason. […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s agent: ‘Jonathan likes the Cavs, likes Kenny Atkinson’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Blazers, John Tonje, Rockets, Oscar Tshiebwe, Pelicans
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers are signing free agent guard John Tonje to a two-way contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Tonje, 25, spent most of last season on a two-way deal with the Jazz before being traded to the Celtics in February. Boston declined to extend him a qualifying […] The post NBA Moves: Blazers, John Tonje, Rockets, Oscar Tshiebwe, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sources: Cavs have bigger names on radar after LeBron James decision
The Cavaliers can finally move forward, and Jonathan Kuminga and Mario Hezonja aren’t necessarily the biggest names to watch. Sources tell Hoops Wire that Cleveland has some higher-profile possibilities on its radar that have yet to surface publicly as the organization begins operating with clarity following LeBron James‘ decision to sign with the 76ers. Whether […] The post Sources: Cavs have bigger names on radar after LeBron James decision appeared first on Hoops Wire .
West exec: Sixers simply offered LeBron James ‘best chance’ to win
LeBron James had plenty of options. In the end, one NBA executive believes his decision came down to something fairly simple: The 76ers gave him the best chance to win. “This was the best chance for him to win amongst the teams he was considering,” a Western Conference executive told Andrew Greif and Rohan Nadkarni of […] The post West exec: Sixers simply offered LeBron James ‘best chance’ to win appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James won’t need to be Superman with 76ers, and that’s the point
For most of LeBron James‘ career, joining his team meant accepting one basic reality. Namely, everything revolved around LeBron. The ball. The offense. The expectations. And, more often than not, the championship hopes. Philadelphia could be different. James has agreed to join a 76ers roster featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe. […] The post LeBron James won’t need to be Superman with 76ers, and that’s the point appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mike Gansey finished second to LeBron for Ohio Mr. Basketball. Now they’re together with 76ers
Long before Mike Gansey became president of basketball operations for the 76ers, he knew all about LeBron James. He had to compete against him. Twenty-five years later, their basketball paths have crossed again in a fairly remarkable way. James agreed Friday to join the 76ers on a two-year contract, choosing Philadelphia over a group of […] The post Mike Gansey finished second to LeBron for Ohio Mr. Basketball. Now they’re together with 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
League executives surprised by LeBron James’ choice of 76ers
LeBron James surprised a whole lot of people by picking the 76ers. Apparently, that includes people who actually work in the NBA. Several league executives viewed the Heat, Cavaliers and Warriors as more likely destinations for James before he agreed to a two-year, minimum-salary deal with Philadelphia, according to Joe Vardon, Tony Jones, Dan Woike […] The post League executives surprised by LeBron James’ choice of 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs aren’t sweating LeBron James’ decision
So LeBron James isn’t coming back to Cleveland. Again. And you know what? The Cavaliers will be just fine. That’s not to suggest they didn’t want him. They absolutely did. LeBron was at the top of their wish list, and for obvious reasons. He’s the greatest player in franchise history, he remains remarkably productive at […] The post Cavs aren’t sweating LeBron James’ decision appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James agrees to sign with 76ers
LeBron James has finally made his decision, and he’s headed to Philadelphia. James has agreed to a two-year contract with the 76ers, agent Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal will be for the veteran minimum and include a player option for the second season. Klutch Sports also announced the agreement. The decision ends more […] The post LeBron James agrees to sign with 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Yes, Cavs pursuing both LeBron James and Jonathan Kuminga
Yes, the Cavaliers remain focused on LeBron James. Yes, they continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga, too. Those two things are not mutually exclusive. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that while James remains at the top of the Cavs’ wish list, they’ve continued to keep tabs on Kuminga, the unrestricted free agent forward who finished last […] The post Yes, Cavs pursuing both LeBron James and Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Hornets
Pistons Just how much is Pistons big man Jalen Duren worth? Apparently, NBA executives aren’t entirely sure, either. Duren is the biggest name remaining on the restricted free-agent market after a breakout season in which he earned third-team All-NBA honors and emerged as arguably the Pistons’ second-best player. But Fred Katz of The Athletic surveyed […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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