The Philadelphia 76ers are still in the mix for LeBron James, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are widely viewed as the team to beat. If that holds, Philly may need something more than a standard pitch to get James’ attention.
One possibility on the table is a move that would be sure to turn heads: the 76ers trading for Bronny James, LeBron’s son, who is still under contract with the Lakers. It’s the kind of idea that could raise eyebrows, but with LeBron in play, the Sixers’ front office may not care much about how it looks.
The Cavaliers have the strongest case as what could be LeBron’s final team, which is why the 76ers may have to lean on outside leverage instead of relying only on their presentation. Bronny could become part of that equation, since the chance to finish his career alongside his son would likely appeal to the 22-time All-Star.
Bronny remains with the Lakers, and his contract for the 2026-27 season was fully guaranteed a while back. Any team hoping to acquire him would still need to persuade Los Angeles to move him, which means the younger James would have to be more than just a name on the roster.
Even if his basketball role is limited as a third-string player, his value in this specific chase is obvious. For teams trying to land LeBron, Bronny’s presence could strengthen the case in a way that has nothing to do with box scores.
So while the Sixers are not out of the running, they may have to be creative if they want to close the gap. LeBron is taking his time, and Philadelphia may eventually need to decide whether its best shot is a direct sales job or a last-ditch swing at Bronny.
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