Philadelphia’s sports scene got a little louder Wednesday, and Howie Roseman was right in the middle of it.
As the Eagles opened training camp for the 2026 NFL season, the team’s general manager was asked about LeBron James’ decision to sign with the 76ers. Roseman didn’t waste much time leaning into the moment, welcoming James to the city and throwing out a standing invite.
“Tell him he can come out to practice anytime he wants.” - Howie
Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni were both asked about the move during camp, and their reaction was captured by Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94 WIP on X, formerly known as Twitter. The response from the Eagles side matched the buzz building around James’ arrival in Philadelphia.
Earlier in the day, Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith also chimed in on the 76ers’ busy offseason. Smith, a Boston Celtics fan, praised the team’s aggressive push after it traded for Jaylen Brown and signed James.
“Looks like the Sixers are trying to go win one. Can't be mad at that.”
James’ decision has quickly become one of the biggest talking points in Philadelphia sports, with the city’s major teams already reacting to the four-time NBA champion landing with the 76ers. Roseman’s invite added another layer to that crossover energy, tying together two of the city’s biggest franchises as the Sixers begin a new era centered around James and Brown.
With Eagles camp now underway and the 76ers looking ahead to the upcoming NBA season, the reaction around James’ signing has spread fast across the city.
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