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LeBron James Mulls Lakers Exit, Curry Backs 76ers

7/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

LeBron James told his agent he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and is weighing offers.
He said he is no longer listening to team pitches and is in a personal deliberation phase.
Steph Curry publicly pitched James at a celebrity golf tournament and on Good Morning America.
Tyrese Maxey, also a Klutch Sports client, has been in direct contact with James, positioning the 76ers as a top landing spot.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN’s *The Decision* that he would join the Miami Heat, pairing with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in a $110 million, six-year deal that gave the Heat nearly $46 million of cap space. The “Big Three” reshaped free-agency norms, lifted league revenues and set a precedent for later super-team moves, framing today’s speculation about James’s next destination.

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Story summary

LeBron James told his agent he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and is weighing offers.
He said he is no longer listening to team pitches and is in a personal deliberation phase.
Steph Curry publicly pitched James at a celebrity golf tournament and on Good Morning America.
Tyrese Maxey, also a Klutch Sports client, has been in direct contact with James, positioning the 76ers as a top landing spot.

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