Proximity To NYC Played Role In LeBron James Signing With 76ers

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• Proximity To NYC Played Role In LeBron James Signing With 76ers

  The Philadelphia 76ers' proximity to New York City played a role in LeBron James' decision to sign with the team, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Establishing a presence in NYC was a "longstanding itch" for James and his family. James signed a two-year deal with the Sixers last week. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is also set to join the Sixers after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies.

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published: 2026-07-27 05:38:04 UTC

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• LeBron James is officially a 76ers, Tyrese Maxey had an idea this was coming

  Being able to live in New York and commute to practices and games appears to have played an outsized role in LeBron's decision.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-07-27 15:24:59 UTC

• New York living reportedly played role in LeBron James choosing Sixers

  LeBron James chose the 76ers because he believes they give him his best chance at another championship. Apparently, geography didn’t hurt, either. A source told Marc Stein of The Stein Line that the opportunity to live in New York City and commute to Philadelphia played a role in James’ decision to sign with the Sixers. […] The post New York living reportedly played role in LeBron James choosing Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

  Publisher:HoopsWireArticle published: 2026-07-27 19:18:20 UTC

• Choosing the 76ers complicates the LeBron and Northeast Ohio relationship

  What was 2014 really about?

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-07-27 18:19:23 UTC