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Brian Windhorst has a surprising assessment of LeBron James’ 76ers team

LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, and many are expecting them to be contenders in the Eastern Conference. However, ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst is not one of them.

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Tyrese Maxey praises 'extremely important' VJ Edgecombe

The Philadelphia 76ers have built an All-Star team for the 2026 NBA season. But one of their stars singled out an interesting player as key to the team's success.

LeBron James brings full LeBron experience to Sixers, including chopper

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

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Jaylen Brown shuts down a loaded question about the 76ers

Jaylen Brown had no desire to get baited by a loaded question during the Philadelphia 76ers’ Media Day on Monday.

Joel Embiid reveals physical transformation at 76ers media day

Jaylen Brown calls out ‘bizarre’ criticisms during 76ers media day

LeBron James makes powerful statement on 76ers goals

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 30

V.J. Edgecombe Says He Isn’t Afraid To Hold LeBron James Accountable In Practice

The Philadelphia 76ers have been among the NBA’s most noteworthy teams this offseason. While they already possessed a strong core, featuring stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, along with a talented young player in V.J.

Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / September 30

NBA Analyst Thinks There’s a Glaringly Obvious Issue With Jaylen Brown After His Media Day Snub

Following an offseason full of bitter media barbs, speculation of rifts within the Celtics organization, and a major trade that sent 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the rival Philadelphia 76ers, the superstar guard’s debut appearance at 76ers Media Day on Monday took a chilly turn.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Habit / September 30

LeBron James' media day quote made one thing clear about the Sixers' outlook

LeBron James is officially a Sixer, an outcome that not many saw coming just a few months ago. Philly went from middle of the pack to one of the championship favorites overnight.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / September 29

LeBron James brings full LeBron experience to Sixers, including chopper

The 76ers wanted LeBron James. Apparently that includes the helicopter. Philadelphia opened training camp Tuesday with more than 50 credentialed media members packed into the team’s facility, enough that the Sixers had to move their usual news conference setup to accommodate everybody, according to the Associated Press.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 29

Joel Embiid Opens Up On His Fit With LeBron James, Jaylen Brown

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is preparing for his 11th NBA season, and it’ll be unlike anything he’s experienced before. After major additions this summer, the Sixers are more stacked than they’ve ever been, and the vibes couldn’t be better.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 29

Lakers' Bronny James faces unforgiving spotlight with LeBron safety net gone

LeBron James departing the Los Angeles Lakers to play for the Philadelphia 76ers certainly left an interesting storyline to watch out for in L.A. – his son, Bronny, navigating life in the league without his father.

With LeBron gone, Bronny James out to make a name for himself

LeBron James, no ID required, debuts in Philly duds

LeBron James makes powerful statement on 76ers goals

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe has that dog in him and isn’t afraid to bark orders at LeBron James

The Philadelphia 76ers recently took part in media day as they get training camp underway for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The 76ers enter this season with legit title expectations after the signing of LeBron James and trade for Jaylen Brown this offseason.

LeBron James News / The Spun / September 29

LeBron James Is Taking Helicopter Back To New York After Practice

LeBron James may have unwittingly reminded everyone that he won’t be spending his free time in Philadelphia during today’s 76ers practice. According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin, reporters interviewing the team on Tuesday could hear “a loud droning noise” from outside the facility.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / September 29

Tyrese Maxey explains exactly what his new role will be with the 76ers after LeBron James signing

Tyrese Maxey knows his role with the Philadelphia 76ers is about to change after LeBron James signed. James joined the 76ers as a free agent this offseason, while Jaylen Brown also arrived in a trade from the Boston Celtics.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / September 29

Sixers announce official 2026 training camp details

Media Day is behind us for the Philadelphia 76ers and it was a more eventful one than usual given the new high-profile names arriving on the roster. Now it’s time to put the work in to get one percent better every day as Tyrese Maxey (and now LeBron James) says.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / September 29

'Next Question': Jaylen Brown Doesn’t Buy Into 76ers’ 'Alpha' Debate

The Philadelphia 76ers have been the talk of the basketball world in recent months after putting together a formidable superteam. The 76ers added All-Stars LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in the offseason to a roster already headlined by big guns in Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / September 29

Joel Embiid aims digs at Bryan Colangelo and ex-teammates ‘quitting’ on the 76ers during Media Day

Joel Embiid was one of the big reasons Philadelphia 76ers started ‘The Process’ to end their championship drought. However, since he joined them, they have been hit by a lot of controversies, injuries and even have had cases of players quitting on the team.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / September 28

Sixers have four stars and one question: Who gives up what?

Jaylen Brown was asked Monday who the “alpha” will be on a 76ers team featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. “Next question,” Brown replied.