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LeBron James listened to Joel Embiid's 76ers' pitch, 12 years later. The East is in for a shakeup
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Dan Gelston, Associated Press , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 24, 2026
· 6 min read
The social media pitch to bring LeBron James to Philadelphia was an almost naive one from Joel Embiid. “ @KingJames hey bro hope you’re having a good day...... Want to join us in philly?? Peace," Embiid wrote. His recruitment skills were on point and James — the four-time NBA champion and career...
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Key takeaway The 76ers expect James to be worth the wait and hope he can win an NBA championship in Philadelphia much as he did in his previous three stops in Cleveland, Miami and with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The ripple effects of LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers will be felt throughout the Eastern Conference, and Houston Rockets fans should take notice. As the Rockets look to rebuild and contend in the West, they'll be keeping a close eye on how the 76ers' new roster shakes out. The addition of James to a lineup that already includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown makes the 76ers a formidable opponent, and their ascendance could have implications for the Rockets' own playoff hopes. With the 76ers now a legitimate championship contender, the Rockets will face stiff competition in potential playoff matchups against Eastern Conference teams. As the Rockets navigate their own rebuild, they'll be watching how the 76ers' veteran leadership and young talent mesh, and how that might impact their own roster construction and strategic decisions.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? The social media pitch to bring LeBron James to Philadelphia was an almost naive one from Joel Embiid. “ @KingJames hey bro hope you’re having a good day...... Want to join us in philly?? Peace," Embiid wrote. His recruitment skills were on point and James — the four-time NBA champion and career...
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