Clutch Scoops with LeBron James (76ers), Peyton Watson, Steph Curry, and Jonathan Kuminga in Lakers uniform
Clutch Scoops with LeBron James (76ers), Peyton Watson, Steph Curry, and Jonathan Kuminga in Lakers uniform
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LeBron James has made his decision, and it's one that has shocked the NBA world. The NBA's all-time leading scorer isn't going back to the Miami Heat or the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he's not teaming up with Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors.
Instead, LeBron is heading back to the Eastern Conference and joining the Philadelphia 76ers to form what many are already calling the best starting group in the league before the 2026-27 season with Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe.
LeBron-76ers, Warriors/Curry Future, NBA Intel | Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA https://t.co/hRaRhFABAI
What does this move from James mean for the hierarchy across the NBA? Can the 76ers actually break their curse and not only make the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2001, but possibly win their first title since 1983? If LeBron achieves this in Philadelphia, he would become the first player in NBA history to win four championships with four different teams.
ClutchPoints' NBA insider Brett Siegel and NBA reporter Tomer Azarly break down what LeBron's move to the 76ers means and how this decision impacts his legacy.
Plus, Brett and Tomer discuss the fallout of LeBron's decision, specifically what it means for Steph Curry and the Warriors, the remaining free agent market, and what other moves could occur between now and the start of training camp in September.
(2:11) Initial reaction of LeBron joining 76ers
(5:19) Are the 76ers team to beat in East?
(10:27) Warriors' next steps after missing out on LeBron
(15:35) Will Steph Curry stay with Warriors?
(23:22) Peyton Watson's RFA market: Will Nuggets keep him?
(26:21) What a Peyton Watson sign-and-trade could look like
(33:36) Latest on where DeMar DeRozan will end up
(36:07) Jonathan Kuminga continues to wait: LAL, CLE among those interested
(39:08) What Klay Thompson's market looks like
(40:07) Kings will not pursue Zach LaVine buyout
(46:29) Will Jalen Duren return to Pistons?
(48:17) When will Kawhi Leonard trade be finalized?
(51:50) Why won't the Pelicans trade Trey Murphy III?
(53:16) Possible options for Warriors to fill out roster
(55:02) Two late free agency Timberwolves targets
Clutch Scoops with LeBron James (76ers), Peyton Watson, Steph Curry, and Jonathan Kuminga in Lakers uniform
Clutch Scoops with LeBron James (76ers), Peyton Watson, Steph Curry, and Jonathan Kuminga in Lakers uniform
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