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• Rockets Chip Engelland hire could change the team

  23-07-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: Assistant Coach Chip Engelland of the Oklahoma City Thunder before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Da
  
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• LeBron James shocks NBA by joining Philadelphia 76ers

  24-07-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeLeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, and the shockwaves are significant. The conversation dives deep on why LeBron chose Philly over Miami, Cleveland, Golden State and Minnesota, breaking down the Sixers’ stacked new lineup and what this means for their championship odds. Longtime Lakers reporter, Mike Trudell, joins to discuss LeBron’s fit, potential legacy impact and fresh leadership role a
  
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• Before 76ers, LeBron James and Sixers president crossed paths in Ohio

  24-07-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James knew Mike Gansey before he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency. The NBA's all-time leading scorer and the 76ers' new president of basketball operations go back decades — all the way back to their high school days in Northeast Ohio, when James and the future West Virginia standout initially emerged as regional basketball stars. They later crossed paths in the NBA during James' two stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers before Gansey was hired by the Sixers to rep
  
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• 7 biggest winners and losers from LeBron James joining the 76ers

  24-07-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor's note: Get live updates on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers here.It took 24 days, but LeBron James has made up his mind.After informing the Lakers in late June that he would be moving on from the franchise, James announced Friday, July 24 that he will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers to form a super team in the East, as James looks to win his fifth career NBA championship.This comes after weeks of speculation about where James would land. James was deliberate in his process an
  
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• Why LeBron’s new team — the 76ers! — should happily trade for Bronny James

  24-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At long last, LeBron James has made his decision. The 41-year-old is a Sixer, signing a two-year deal worth $8 million to join Philadelphia.Is Bronny James next? For James’ free agency, it’s not clear what the exact terms of engagement were during this round. But unlike past courtships, the employment status of James’ son Bronny will likely be part of internal discussions with LeBron’s new team in Philly. In 2024, when James’ Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny
  
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• Why LeBron's new team — the 76ers! — should happily trade for Bronny James

  24-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At long last, LeBron James has made his decision. The 41-year-old is a Sixer, signing a two-year deal worth $8 million to join Philadelphia.Is Bronny James next? For James' free agency, it's not clear what the exact terms of engagement were during this round. But unlike past courtships, the employment status of James' son, Bronny, will likely be part of internal discussions with LeBron's new team in Philly. In 2024, when James' Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th pick in the dr
  
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• Will Bronny follow LeBron James to Philadelphia 76ers? What we know

  24-07-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor's note: Get live updates on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers here.Now that LeBron James has announced stunned the NBA with his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers and close his eight-year chapter with the Los Angeles Lakers, a new wave of speculation has erupted: Will Bronny James join his father in Philadelphia?The Lakers have made it clear that they have no intention of trading Bronny James. Meanwhile, the 76ers’ roster features a deep backcourt, leaving little
  
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• Why the 76ers have the Celtics and Knicks to thank for landing LeBron James

  24-07-2026 20:48 via cbssports.com
  
  Philadelphia's two biggest rivals paved the way for the signing of the NBA's all-time leading scorer
  
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• Does LeBron James to 76ers seriously threaten Knicks' Eastern Conference supremacy?

  24-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the ripe age of 41, LeBron James still managed to hold the basketball world hostage and shock it, announcing he’s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers after weeks of deliberation. He joins forces with the newly-acquired Jaylen Brown, and familiar postseason foes of the Knicks, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. With this move, some oddsmakers have Philly neck-and-neck or even ahead of New York to take the East in 2026-27. Are the 76ers now a true threat to the reigning champions?You
  
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• LeBron James, against all odds, trusts the process -- and he's exactly what the title-starved 76ers need

  24-07-2026 20:40 via cbssports.com
  
  In a stunning move, LeBron is joining a 76ers team that hasn't been to the Finals in 25 years and hasn't won it all since 1983
  
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• 76ers Surge to 3rd in NBA Title Chances at Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets Post-LeBron Deal

  24-07-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The NBA championship odds picture changed dramatically after it was reported Friday that LeBron James will sign a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.Key TakeawaysThe 76ers went from +2,000 to +900 to win the NBA title at DraftKings.Polymarket users believed there was a 7% chance that James would sign with the 76ers.DraftKings has a couple of player-specific betting options.The four-time champion, 41,
  
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• 76ers players, NBA world react to LeBron James choosing to play for Philadelphia

  24-07-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James shook the NBA world, choosing to chase a title with the Philadelphia 76ers next season.He chose chasing that title over the comfort of playing on very good teams in cities he has been in before — Miami and Cleveland — or teaming up with Stephen Curry in a nostalgia play in the Bay Area. While Philadelphia was always mentioned in discussions and speculation around the league, they probably were fourth on the list of teams executives expected. Yet here we are.What has been
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/24/26

  24-07-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: The sneakers worn by John Poulakidas #1 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 13, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Da
  
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• LeBron James betting odds for 2026-27: Will The King average 20 or more points with the Philadelphia 76ers?

  24-07-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James signed a two-year deal worth $8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers sending the world into a frenzy. The move shocked the NBA community as Golden State, Miami, and Cleveland were the top three favorites to land LeBron.Over at DraftKings, you can now bet on whether or not LeBron will average 18-plus points per game at -160 odds or 20-plus points per game at +200 in his first season with the 76ers. As you can see, there are also options of Kawhi Leonard after joining Toronto, LaMelo B
  
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• LeBron James, Topps, and a New Era of Athlete Announcements

  24-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a move that has sent shockwaves through sports fans across the world, LeBron James has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. But one of the more fascinating parts of this morning’s blockbuster news wasn’t just where LeBron is playing for his 24th season, it was how he did it.Bypassing traditional media outlets, insiders, and press conferences, James used his exclusive trading card partner, Topps, to break the news. In doing so, he made history as the first athlete ever to
  
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• Will LeBron James stick it to the Celtics one last time?

  24-07-2026 20:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | G
  
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• NBA odds: LeBron James signing with 76ers causes massive movement in futures markets

  24-07-2026 20:11 via cbssports.com
  
  The King is headed to Philadelphia and here's how oddsmakers have reacted to the news
  
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• Are we sure Philadelphia is the ideal spot for LeBron James?

  24-07-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When LeBron James puts on his Philadelphia 76ers jersey for the first time in a couple months, he will be getting close to his 42nd birthday. And his age will be the least weird thing about it.The long-awaited announcement that came Friday — a "last decision," he called it on social media — makes sense if you follow how James' mind has worked throughout his career but also feels oddly out of place.A third and final stint in Cleveland would have closed a circle that began at birth. Fi
  
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• LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers is perfectly in character

  24-07-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia for his record 24th NBA season.Photograph: Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesShould we have seen this coming all along? LeBron James knew that joining the Golden State Warriors would have been a losing gamble on the health of players five times closer to the ends of their careers than the beginnings. He knew the Cleveland Cavaliers, however strong their analytics, hopelessly lacked the unquantifiable greatness of a championship team. He knew the Giannis Antetokou
  
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• Sixers sportsbook odds react to Lebron James news

  24-07-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics No, you aren’t dreaming. Lebron James is in fact going to be on the Philadelphia 76ers.Now that you have had a moment to come down from the shock and initial excitement to the massive news, it’s time to think about what this actually mean
  
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• How adding LeBron James affects 76ers lineup, roster, offseason grade

  24-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James picked the Philadelphia 76ers for his latest NBA free agency decision, and the move is already shifting the landscape of the entire league.The league's all-time leading scorer announced on Friday, July 24, via social media that he's joining the Sixers in pursuit of another championship at the end of his historic career. It's a two-year deal worth $8 million, according to USA TODAY Sports, and gives Philadelphia two of the offseason's splashiest acquisitions. They also traded for for
  
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• How does LeBron change a potential Raptors and 76ers playoff series

  24-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers controls the ball against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Intuit Dome on January 22, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James reportedly jo
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Champions Odds, Betting: LeBron James, Philadelphia 76ers odds after King James join Sixers

  24-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James shook up the summer and claimed the weekend by signing a team-friendly two-year deal worth $8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. Could LeBron be the final piece to the process? Is this the moment that Philly sports fans have been waiting for? Oddsmakers make the 76ers 9-to-1 to win the NBA Finals, tied for the third-best odds with the Knicks (+900) and behind the Thunder (+270) and Spurs (+270).Let's take a look at the odds to win the NBA Finals before LeBron signed with the 76ers
  
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• What jersey will LeBron wear with 76ers? King James' jersey timeline

  24-07-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor's note: Get live updates on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers here.LeBron James made his final decision on his playing career, announcing he will spend his pre-retirement years with the Philadelphia 76ers, who haven't won an NBA championship since 1983.The only speculation left for the 41-year-old James is what jersey number he will wear. The NBA's all-time leading scorer has only worn the No. 23 and No. 6 during his entire 23-year career. At the time of his announcement that he
  
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• LeBron James is a 76er. What does it mean for the Knicks?

  24-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles before the game on February 5, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• LeBron James picks the 76ers: Grading his 'last decision' as Philly beats out Heat, Cavaliers, Warriors

  24-07-2026 19:34 via cbssports.com
  
  LeBron picked the Sixers over the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors and Wolves, so how do our NBA writers grade his choice?
  
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• LeBron James' first autographed, 1-of-1 76ers card is already up for sale

  24-07-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James announced Friday he would sign with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 NBA season. Hours later, his first autographed 76ers card is already available for purchase.Topps is selling James' first 76ers card, and one lucky purchaser is going to walk away from it with a premier collectible. That's because Topps is including a 1-of-1 autographed card as part of its sale.BREAKING: LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers for his historic 24th NBA season.LeBron makes it official b
  
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• Lakers ‘more than happy’ to keep Bronny James, will take ‘something real’ to trade for him

  24-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 26: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets during Round One Game Four on April 26, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge
  
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• Why is LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers so low?

  24-07-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor's note: Get live updates on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers here.LeBron James has made north of $581 million over his career. So why is his new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers so low?James announced Friday, July 24 that he will sign with the Sixers in a move that lands James on his fourth different team across his NBA-record 24 seasons. Yet, despite his career earnings and despite his stature as the premier player of this generation, James’ contract with Philadelphia wi
  
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• NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers

  24-07-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James was named the NBA Finals' Most Valuable Player all four times his team won the NBA title [Getty Images]LeBron James has announced he will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers next season for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.The 41-year-old, the highest points scorer in the history of the league, left the Los Angeles Lakers after eight years last month.The Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat were also rumored to be in the r
  
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