The Sixers’ wild offseason means Labaron Philon Jr’s rookie role might diminish or change. But he’s ready for his debut NBA season to coincide with his new team’s championship pursuit.  “To be around all those guys is a privilege for me.” www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Labaron Philon Jr. ready for rookie season with ‘a lot at stake’ after Sixers added LeBron James, Jaylen Brown

"Being a rookie and being able to be around all those guys is a privilege for me," Philon said after the Sixers added stars LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this offseason.

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Labaron Philon was visiting Miami when his phone blew up with the LeBron news. His reaction was a “a big wow” but also “Who wouldn’t want to be around that?” More👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Labaron Philon Jr. ready for rookie season with ‘a lot at stake’ after Sixers added LeBron James, Jaylen Brown

"Being a rookie and being able to be around all those guys is a privilege for me," Philon said after the Sixers added James and Brown this offseason.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports@phillysport.bsky.social · 2d ago

Rookie guard Labaron Philon Jr. is ready to get to work for the Sixers, and he's eager to learn from LeBron James 🏀

Labaron Philon Jr. knows the Sixers have "a lot at stake" after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. He wants to win. He also wants to learn. "Being a rookie and being able to be around all those guys is a privilege for me," he told @ginamizell.bsky.social. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Labaron Philon Jr. ready for rookie season with ‘a lot at stake’ after Sixers added LeBron James, Jaylen Brown

"Being a rookie and being able to be around all those guys is a privilege for me," Philon said after the Sixers added James and Brown this offseason.

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Labaron Philon was visiting Miami when his phone blew up with the LeBron news. His reaction was a “a big wow” but also “Who wouldn’t want to be around that?” More👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Labaron Philon Jr. ready for rookie season with ‘a lot at stake’ after Sixers added LeBron James, Jaylen Brown

"Being a rookie and being able to be around all those guys is a privilege for me," Philon said after the Sixers added James and Brown this offseason.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports@phillysport.bsky.social · 2d ago

Rookie guard Labaron Philon Jr. is ready to get to work for the Sixers, and he's eager to learn from LeBron James 🏀

Rookie guard Labaron Philon Jr. is ready to get to work for the Sixers, and he's eager to learn from LeBron James 🏀

The Sixers’ wild offseason means Labaron Philon Jr’s rookie role might diminish or change. But he’s ready for his debut NBA season to coincide with his new team’s championship pursuit.  “To be around all those guys is a privilege for me.” www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Labaron Philon Jr. ready for rookie season with ‘a lot at stake’ after Sixers added LeBron James, Jaylen Brown

"Being a rookie and being able to be around all those guys is a privilege for me," Philon said after the Sixers added stars LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this offseason.

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An initial crack at how the new-look (and star-studded) Sixers could fit together👇🏻

Philadelphia Inquirer Sports@phillysport.bsky.social · last wk.

After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit together? It’s going to be a process, @ginamizell.bsky.social writes. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL THE SUPER-TALENTED @christopherhine.bsky.social IS COMING TO THE INKY 🚨 Chris and I have been friends for years — and not just because he’s seen Beautiful: The Carole King Musical more than me — and I can’t wait to attack covering this wild Sixers era together!

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ALT: Kid in Toy Car: Let's Go Bullish!

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Chris Hine@christopherhine.bsky.social · 5d ago

After 8 years covering the Timberwolves, I’m off to my next step — covering the 76ers for the @inquirer.com What a dream opportunity this is, and I’m so excited to cover a memorable time for the 76ers in tandem alongside my friend, the awesome @ginamizell.bsky.social (Cont…)

As we continue to dissect these new-look Sixers, here’s a breakdown of what each star needs to do to bring this all together. We’ve got everything from a healed pinkie finger, to championship habits, to coast-to-coast finishes👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

What the new-look Sixers need from each star, including Joel Embiid’s health and LeBron James’ championship habits

The Sixers now boast four players who have made at least one All-NBA team in LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid, plus standout second-year guard VJ Edgecombe.

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As we continue to dissect these new-look Sixers, here’s a breakdown of what each star needs to do to bring this all together. We’ve got everything from a healed pinkie finger, to championship habits, to coast-to-coast finishes👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

What the new-look Sixers need from each star, including Joel Embiid’s health and LeBron James’ championship habits

The Sixers now boast four players who have made at least one All-NBA team in LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid, plus standout second-year guard VJ Edgecombe.

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The Sixers now have LeBron and Jaylen Brown. The Heat have Giannis. The Raptors (might?) have Kawhi. The Knicks are still the defending champs. What to make of the East, where 11 teams probably feel like they should be a top-6 seed. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

The Sixers now boast LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. How do they stack up in the loaded East?

After a wild summer, 11 East teams probably believe they can be a top-6 seed. That is too many for the play-in tournament, much less the actual playoffs.

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An initial crack at how the new-look (and star-studded) Sixers could fit together👇🏻

Philadelphia Inquirer Sports@phillysport.bsky.social · last wk.

After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit together? It’s going to be a process, @ginamizell.bsky.social writes. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

The Sixers now have LeBron and Jaylen Brown. The Heat have Giannis. The Raptors (might?) have Kawhi. The Knicks are still the defending champs. What to make of the East, where 11 teams probably feel like they should be a top-6 seed. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

The Sixers now boast LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. How do they stack up in the loaded East?

After a wild summer, 11 East teams probably believe they can be a top-6 seed. That is too many for the play-in tournament, much less the actual playoffs.

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For those already clamoring for a Sixers title in LeBron’s first season, may I suggest pumping the brakes just a tad? At every championship-winning stop, he reached the NBA’s mountaintop…in his SECOND season. Here’s how he did it👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/lebro...

Year 2 is when LeBron James teams hit their championship stride. Here’s how they did it.

It is fitting that James signed a two-year contract with the Sixers. At all three of his title-winning stops, he reached the NBA mountaintop in that second year.

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For those already clamoring for a Sixers title in LeBron’s first season, may I suggest pumping the brakes just a tad? At every championship-winning stop, he reached the NBA’s mountaintop…in his SECOND season. Here’s how he did it👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/lebro...

Year 2 is when LeBron James teams hit their championship stride. Here’s how they did it.

It is fitting that James signed a two-year contract with the Sixers. At all three of his title-winning stops, he reached the NBA mountaintop in that second year.

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Spoiler alert: The grades are pretty good!

Philadelphia Inquirer Sports@phillysport.bsky.social · 2w ago

After landing LeBron James and trading for Jaylen Brown, the Sixers are now viewed as legitimate championship contenders. @ginamizell.bsky.social grades Mike Gansey’s transformational first offseason as president. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit together? It’s going to be a process, @ginamizell.bsky.social writes. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit? It’s going to be a process.

Blending James and Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe will require sacrifice, adaptability, and chemistry-building.

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LeBron James has officially signed his contract to join the Sixers 🏀

LeBron James, Sixers agree to two-year, $8 million contract

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This after the Sixers waived Dalen Terry — whose contract was non guaranteed until Jan. 10 — to officially sign LeBron. Jabari Walker, whose contract is only partially guaranteed until Jan. 10, is another option to be waived to sign KCP. www.inquirer.com/sixers/dalen...

Sixers waive Dalen Terry in cost-cutting move to sign LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

The Sixers needed to waive (or potentially trade) two players in order to sign James and Caldwell-Pope to stay under the first apron hard salary cap.

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John Hollinger@johnhollinger.bsky.social · last wk.

One option for Sixers to create room under first apron for KCP is to stretch Johni Broome's 2.1 million cap hit over seven years, basically vaporizing it down to 300k a pop, which they can do because he has two nonguaranteed years after this one.

Jaylen Brown (remember him?) is now eligible for a one-year contract extension, which will take him through 2029-30. It’s a reminder of the financial investment the Sixers are making in the All-NBA wing…and at least part of the Celtics’ reasoning for trading him. www.inquirer.com/sixers/jayle...

Jaylen Brown is now eligible to sign a one-year contract extension with Sixers

An extension would take Brown's contract through the 2029-30 season, and could be worth nearly $69 million. Boston executive Brad Stevens cited Brown's salary as a reason for trading him.

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After landing LeBron James and trading for Jaylen Brown, the Sixers are now viewed as legitimate championship contenders. @ginamizell.bsky.social grades Mike Gansey’s transformational first offseason as president. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Grading Mike Gansey’s transformational first offseason as Sixers president

After landing LeBron James and trading for Jaylen Brown, the Sixers are now viewed as legitimate championship contenders.

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James' decision to join the Sixers brings together arguably the most improbable-yet-transformative offseason in franchise history under new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.

LeBron James’ signing adds an exclamation point to the Sixers’ transformational summer

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LeBron’s latest decision did not come in an ESPN television special or open letter in Sports Illustrated. But that string of tweets was monumental nonetheless, and caps a transformational Sixers offseason. www.inquirer.com/sixers/lebro...

LeBron James’ signing adds an exclamation point to the Sixers’ transformational summer

James' decision to join the Sixers brings together arguably the most improbable-yet-transformative offseason in franchise history under new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.

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Somebody save one for me? (Signed, the gal currently visiting her incredibly understanding family in Phoenix)

Jeff Neiburg@jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 2w ago

At your local Wawa tomorrow:

On the Mike Gansey/LeBron James connection — which goes way, way back. (📸: Cleveland Plain Dealer, 2001) www.inquirer.com/sixers/mike-...

Evidence of LeBron’s reach: Just did a radio hit in Regina, Saskatchewan 🇨🇦

LeBron’s latest decision did not come in an ESPN television special or open letter in Sports Illustrated. But that string of tweets was monumental nonetheless, and caps a transformational Sixers offseason. www.inquirer.com/sixers/lebro...

LeBron James’ signing adds an exclamation point to the Sixers’ transformational summer

James' decision to join the Sixers brings together arguably the most improbable-yet-transformative offseason in franchise history under new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.

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LeBron James, welcome to Philly 👑 🔗 www.inquirer.com/sixers/liv...

Here's a little news story that I've had ready just in case since July 2 but was unsure would ever see the light of day. Holy *expletives* www.inquirer.com/sixers/lebro...

LeBron James, Sixers agree to two-year, $8 million contract

LeBron James will join the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract. The news was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, and James’ agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal in a tweet.

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Wowza!