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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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Jaylen Brown joining new-look 76ers excites Nick Nurse: 'It's amazing that he's a Sixer'

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By Tony Jones Verified
| Breaking One
LAS VEGAS - Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse entered this offseason thinking next season's team would resemble the one he took to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Like almost everyone else, though, Nurse was floored by Philly acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. Nurse has spent his summer bracing for a roster with a suddenly higher floor and ceiling after the 76ers had 45 wins and the East's No. 7 seed last season.
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Sixers Interested In Signing LeBron James

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By Tony Jones Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The Philadelphia 76ers have reached out to express interest in signing LeBron James, who is exploring his options in free agency. Philadelphia's pursuit comes hours after the franchise completed a blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown, sending Paul George and multiple draft picks to the Boston Celtics. The Sixers have now entered the mix for James, who became an unrestricted free agent following eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers for Paul George, latest news and reaction

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By Jay King Verified, Mike Vorkunov Verified, Tony Jones Verified, Eric Nehm Verified, Mike Prada, James Edwards III, Eric Koreen Verified, Sam Vecenie Verified, David Aldridge Verified, John Hollinger Verified, James Boyd, Joe Vardon Verified, Jared Weiss, Fred Katz Verified
| The New York Times Verified
NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers for Paul George, latest news and reaction The 76ers and Celtics just agreed to a stunning trade as the Lakers, Spurs and others reshapes their rosters July 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM EDT Jaylen Brown is expected to join the 76ers via trade.
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