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Covering the Sixers and the NBA for The Athletic, hoops addict, doting father...Akron born, Brooklyn/Philly raised...NABJ sports..#RIP to my bro Brad...RIP Dad
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LeBron James Considered Cavaliers Before Signing With Sixers

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By Tony Jones Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
After his Philadelphia 76ers completed a historic 29-point comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James said considered being on the other side. James said postgame that he gave consideration to returning to the Cavaliers for a third time before choosing to sign with the Sixers this past offseason. "The nature of the meeting, I probably won’t discuss much," James said. "But it was in consideration for sure.
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The Athletic: Tyrese Maxey is key to 76ers’ success in 2026-27

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By Tony Jones Verified
| NBA.com
If the 76ers are going to go far this year, Tyrese Maxey may need to take a lead role. Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic here. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its teams. *** PHILADELPHIA — The security guard at Xfinity Mobile Arena surprised John Calipari with his statement. “I love your kid,” he told the Hall of Fame Arkansas coach.
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The Athletic: LeBron James is acclimating to the 76ers and vice versa

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By Tony Jones Verified
| NBA.com
LeBron James is emerging as Philadelphia’s main playmaker. Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic here. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its teams. *** NEW YORK — Music blared in the visitors’ locker room at Barclays Center, with multiple heads nodding approvingly. The unmistakable sound of hip-hop superstar Future made it next to impossible to have a conversation with someone — unless you were standing next to the person.
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