James' 76ers move revives his 2019 dispute with Morey

Philadelphia dismissed its top executive in May.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

LeBron wanted Daryl Morey to wait until the Lakers left China to make the comments Morey made in 2019 preseason 76ers f Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: The 76ers fired Daryl Morey after six seasons, then added LeBron James in July. In 2019, James wanted Morey to delay his comments until the Lakers had left China.

Why it matters: James will begin the 2026-27 season under Philadelphia's new basketball leadership. The sequence adds fresh context to a public disagreement that followed the NBA's 2019 China trip.

By the numbers: Morey spent six seasons running Philadelphia's basketball operations. James is set to extend his NBA career to a 24th season.

What to watch: James' first season in Philadelphia will test the roster assembled after the front-office change.

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