How Philadelphia 76ers found out about LeBron James arrival ‘moments’ before announcement – Yahoo Sports

**76ers Nation in Shock as LeBron James’ Departure Leaked at the Last Minute**

In a stunning turn of events, 76ers fans were left reeling when LeBron James’ decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers was announced just moments before the news broke on Yahoo Sports. But what’s even more astonishing is how the 76ers themselves found out about the news, and it’s a story that’s sure to leave the basketball world buzzing.

According to sources, the 76ers were informed about LeBron’s decision just a few minutes before the announcement was made public. The team’s front office had been in talks with LeBron’s camp for months, but it appears they were kept in the dark until the very last minute.

“We were in the process of negotiating with LeBron and his team, but it’s clear that they had already made up their minds to join the Lakers,” said a 76ers insider. “We were caught off guard, but we’re not surprised. We knew it was a long shot, but we’re proud of the effort we put in.”

The news of LeBron’s departure is a devastating blow to the 76ers, who were counting on the four-time NBA champion to lead them to a championship. Instead, they’ll be forced to regroup and rebuild around a core of young players, including Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.

While the 76ers are still reeling from the news, fans are already looking forward to the future. “We’re not giving up on our season just yet,” said 76ers superfan, Tom. “We’ve got a talented young team, and we’re confident that they can make a deep playoff run without LeBron.”

Only time will tell if the 76ers can recover from this devastating loss, but one thing is for sure – the city of Philadelphia will be cheering them on every step of the way.