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Myers: Sixers give LeBron fifth championship chance, Brown trade helps

7/9/2026

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Bob Myers told Max Kellerman on Game Over podcast that the 76ers give LeBron James a chance at a fifth championship.
He said the Sixers’ roster—Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid—makes a championship possible and highlighted the recent trade for Brown as a key factor.
Insiders Brian Windhorst reported the Cleveland Cavaliers still lead Philadelphia in the race to sign James, while Embiid’s health remains a concern.

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Rich Paul pitches

Rich Paul pitched free-agent LeBron James on Max Kellerman’s Netflix “Game Over” podcast, the first senior NBA executive appearance.
The episode streamed globally on Netflix, giving the recruitment a worldwide audience.
Rich Paul used a whiteboard to show the Sixers’ interest, prompting widespread online speculation.
Philadelphia’s sole veteran-minimum roster spot limits the financial offer for LeBron James, a constraint President Mike Gansey noted while recalling his game against LeBron James.

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Sixers Hire Gansey

The Sixers replaced Daryl Morey with Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations.
The move followed a 2026 playoff sweep by New York after the No. 7 seed's first-round win.
Mike Gansey previously worked with LeBron James at Cleveland.
LeBron James declined in-person talks, routing offers through agent Rich Paul.
Tyrese Maxey has trained with LeBron James and shares his agent Rich Paul.

History

Historical Context

LeBron James became an unrestricted free agent on July 1 2010 and, via the ESPN special The Decision on July 8, announced a six-year, $110 million deal with the Miami Heat, who had $46 million cap space. That player-driven superteam reshaped NBA free-agency norms, prompting the Philadelphia 76ers’ pursuit—mirroring Miami’s aggressive courting and highlighting modern salary-cap strategy.

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Sixers Offer Title

Bob Myers told Max Kellerman on Game Over podcast that the 76ers give LeBron James a chance at a fifth championship.
He said the Sixers’ roster—Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid—makes a championship possible and highlighted the recent trade for Brown as a key factor.
Insiders Brian Windhorst reported the Cleveland Cavaliers still lead Philadelphia in the race to sign James, while Embiid’s health remains a concern.

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