NBA insider reveals LeBron James is 'very seriously' considering major move after LA Lakers exit

LeBron James stunned the basketball world last month when he decided to leave the LA Lakers after eight years, and he's now free to join another club.

Widely regarded as one of the best players in basketball history, James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and holds other incredible records.

The 41-year-old has the most minutes and most All-Star appearances in the competition, while achieving an outstanding 26.8 points per game across his illustrious career so far.

James is also a winner of four NBA MVP awards, and the legendary player is only surpassed in that department by Michael Jordan, Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Unsurprisingly, the Lakers have been dealt a huge blow after the veteran announced his departure, and James' agent revealed that his primary reason for leaving is to compete for another NBA championship before retiring.

"LeBron knows the Lakers are building for the future, and he also wants to compete for championships," Rich Paul told The Athletic at the start of July.

"We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count," he added.

Arguably the most coveted free agent in the offseason, James has been linked with several franchises following his exit from the 17-time champions.

Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers were initially the two teams leading the race for his signature, but the Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat were also credited with an interest.

In the past week, other franchises have joined the queue to land the NBA legend, and according to reports, one team are drawing serious attention from James.

LeBron James taking the Philadelphia 76ers 'very seriously'

As many as eight teams are chasing James' signature, with the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets all emerging as possible suitors for him.

ESPN's Shams Charania has revealed that from all of the teams in the mix, James is taking the 76ers pitch 'very seriously'.

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“When the Sixers got Jaylen Brown, I did some research and he (LeBron) is taking their pitch very seriously," Charania said on the Straight Shooter podcast. "When I talk to teams now I have a hierarchy of Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia, and then some teams on the periphery."

The NBA insider referenced Jaylen Brown's recent mega-money switch to the 76ers, and the five-time NBA All-Star could be joined through the door by James.

Brown's arrival has reshaped Philadelphia’s outlook, giving the team another elite two-way wing entering his prime while creating a roster capable of immediately competing for a championship.

It's been 43 long years since they won an NBA championship, but a core featuring Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and V.J. Edgecombe offers hope of their fortunes changing in the 2026/27 campaign.

Add James' potential arrival to the mix, and their chances of challenging will increase even more, as the point forward prepares to decide his next destination.