LeBron Joins 76ers, Clark’s Pitch Falls Short | Indiana Pacers News

Caitlin Clark went all-in trying to recruit LeBron James to the Pacers, even promising courtside seats for every game—only to be blindsided when LeBron signed with the 76ers. Her surprise was palpable, with multiple “wow” moments as she realized her pitch came too late. Though their bond runs deep—LeBron’s been a vocal supporter and mentor—his path led to Philly, where he’ll team with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, fresh off Olympic gold. The two-year, $8M deal with a player option sets up the 76ers as Eastern Conference contenders. Can they go all the way? The 2026-27 season will tell. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28bd731c86090596