Report: Sixers among three teams atop LeBron James' 'hierarchy' of contenders as he takes pitch 'really seriously'
PhillyVoice • • sports
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat are the leading contenders to sign 41-year-old free agent LeBron James, with James reportedly taking the Sixers' offer seriously, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- The Sixers' acquisition of five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics has strengthened their position in the LeBron James sweepstakes.
- Philadelphia's potential offer to James is expected to be a veteran's minimum contract, around $3.9 million, which would have a low salary cap hit of approximately $2.4 million.
- Adding LeBron James to the Sixers, alongside Jaylen Brown, could elevate the team to a top championship contender in the competitive Eastern Conference.
- Other teams like the Golden State Warriors remain on the periphery of the LeBron James free agency race, despite earlier expectations they might lead the pursuit.
