Report: Sixers star trio have pursued LeBron James in free agency

The Philadelphia 76ers have already had a busy offseason as they have made a big front office move with the hire of Mike Gansey to replace Daryl Morey as President of Basketball Operations, made a slew of moves in an aggressive free agency period, and pulled off a stunning blockbuster trade by acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics.

However, the Sixers aren't done. They have one roster spot left and it appears they want to keep it for one person: Hall of Famer LeBron James.

Despite being 41-years-old and entering the 24th season of his storied career, James is still a hugely productive player. He averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds in the 2025-26 season, his eighth and final season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, James is being pursued by a star trio in Philadelphia:

As LeBron James' free agency decision extends into its second week, the Philadelphia 76ers have kept up their pursuit of the four-time NBA champion through three of their players, league sources told ESPN.

Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with James, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge.

Maxey and James, specifically, have a close relationship due to them both being represented by Klutch Sports. They workout together in the offseason and have a huge amount of respect for one another. It remains to be seen where The King will be headed next, but it appears the Sixers are certainly on his radar as Philadelphia is a finalist for his services.

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