Erin Grugan
@eringrugan.bsky.social
Sixers stuff for @libertyballers.bsky.social (SB Nation). Mostly yapping about sports in general. Opinions my own, yada yada. Photographer. Go Birds. YNWA.
Mike Gansey stops by Phillies broadcast: ‘We don’t get LeBron without Jaylen [Brown]’ and more www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/9...
Mike Gansey stops by Phillies broadcast: ‘We don’t get LeBron without Jaylen [Brown]’ and more
Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey stopped by the Phillies game on Tuesday to throw out the first pitch.
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Mike Gansey talks what pulled LeBron to Philly "I think the reason why he came is Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe. Our ownership's incredible. Nick Nurse. Then obviously the fanbase. The fans are hungry here. They're passionate. They love their sports."
Mike Gansey on Phillies broadcast talking LeBron James "I don't think Philly knows what they're getting, because he's special. Our games are going to be — every game he plays in it's just like a different atmosphere that you can't replicate."
Mike Gansey on Phillies broadcast talking Jaylen Brown "He's just a winner. He's a two-way player. He brings toughness, he can go get a bucket, he's been in big games, he's been the Finals MVP. [The Celtics] had a surprise year and he carried them. He can carry a team or fit in."
Mike Gansey talking about how getting Jaylen Brown opened the door for LeBron "I called Rich [Paul] right away and said 'hey, we got Jaylen, is there a chance LeBron wants to come to us?' 'This changes some things'. We don't get LeBron without Jaylen."
Mike Gansey on Phillies broadcast on luring LeBron James to Philly "The Jaylen Brown trade, if that doesn't happen I don't think we get that. Our players did a great job. Tyrese, Joel, Nick [Nurse], our ownership, everyone tried to talk to him and sell him on Philly."
VJ Edgecombe at the ABCD Camp in Arizona. Looks noticeably more buff.
There goes Johni Broome. This financially clears the way for the Sixers to officially sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, but costs them a second-rounder.
NBA Daily News@insidenbanews.bsky.social · last wk.Trade summary, per Shams Charania: Clippers get - Johni Broome, second-round pick Sixers get - cash considerations
Reading some of these national takes on the Sixers and it's clear a lot of people didn't watch the Sixers last season and have no clue how Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are wired.
Been reading more and more about the idea that VJ Edgecombe's development is now somehow derailed by playing alongside LeBron, Brown and Sixers' newly-stacked lineup... Frankly, I think the opposite is true, so I wrote about it 👇 www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analys...
No, VJ Edgecombe’s development is not doomed by new Sixers lineup
Now that the dust has settled on the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the Sixers lineup, discussion has shifted to how their presence may affect the development of young guard VJ Edgecomb...
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No, VJ Edgecombe’s development is not doomed by new Sixers lineup (@eringrugan.bsky.social) www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analys...
No, VJ Edgecombe’s development is not doomed by new Sixers lineup
Now that the dust has settled on the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the Sixers lineup, discussion has shifted to how their presence may affect the development of young guard VJ Edgecomb...
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can’t believe this is my life. Lebron to Philly‼️
I believe the Sixers COULD stretch-and-waive Johni Broome to make space/money needed to officially sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. They would owe Broome $300,000 this season instead of $2.1m, allowing them to sign KCP for $3.9m and stay JUST below the apron.
The Sixers now officially have enough space under their first-apron hard cap to sign LeBron James. They do *not* have enough space (yet) to sign KCP as well.
Philadelphia 76ers@sixersnba.bsky.social · last wk.We have waived Dalen Terry.
The Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed LeBron James, per the league’s transaction log.
Figured this was one of a few moves coming with space needing to be made for LeBron and KCP. The other remaining non-guaranteed player currently on the Sixers books is Jabari Walker (becomes guaranteed Jan. 2027)
Philadelphia 76ers@sixersnba.bsky.social · last wk.We have waived Dalen Terry.
One of the funnier things I've been seeing RE: LeBron is "oh just wait until Philly fans boo him!"... even IF that happens at some point for some reason, don't you think LeBron is aware of that possibility after 20+ years in the NBA? Also he's a big boy I think he'll be okay.
VJ Edgecombe reacts on IG with his take on the "smiling through it all" LeBron James meme 😂 and shares a graphic of the Sixers new starting five
VJ Edgecombe reacts on IG with his take on the "smiling through it all" LeBron James meme 😂 and shares a graphic of the Sixers new starting five
Well, now that the dust has settled, a little self promotion time... Sixers fans, Lebron fans, new bandwagoners, whoever! Stay turned with @libertyballers.bsky.social for all things Sixers all the time, and follow me here for highlight videos, articles and analysis throughout the season!
Wrote this last week. Can't believe it happened. LeBron, Philly is yours for the taking.
The GOAT? If LeBron chooses Philly, he can become a god here
When you win in Philly, you’re immortal here.
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IN: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti, Labaron Philon Jr. OUT: Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes, Andre Drummond, Trendon Watford, Kyle Lowry
Hard to tell, but I think Tyrese Maxey is excited for the Lebron news too 😂
Lebron James posted his Sixers announcement video to IG... it's set to Meek Mill's Dreams and Nightmares 😤
Taking a look at what Vegas thinks of the Sixers with LeBron James... Philly is now a CLOSE 2nd (behind NYK) for odds to win the Eastern Conference, and 4th for the NBA Championship (via FanDuel)
Holy shit, Lebron James is going to be a Sixer (for real!) www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/9...
LeBron is going to be a Sixer (yes, this is real)
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This isn't a commentary on the trade at all, sincerely, but man Zaccharie Risacher feels like easily the weakest No. 1 pick since Markelle Fultz, right? (and that was just bad Sixers voodoo magic, kid never stood a chance really)
Respect to Lebron for his career and legacy as a baller but it's obvious he is going to drag out this attention-fest as long as possible so I've just completely checked out mentally until the announcement is actually made.
Mike Vorkunov@mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 3w agoNEW YORK — Tyrese Haliburton asked LeBron James if he had a Decision to announce to everyone at Fanatics Fest during the live taping of the Mind the Game pod. LeBron: "We just talked about this in the back." Haliburton: "OK, OK, I'll leave it alone." And the podcast taping moved on.
