LeBron joins Maxey on Sixers after years of 5 a.m. workouts

ESPN puts James' deal at $8 million over two years.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

LeBron went from 5 AM summer workouts with Tyrese Maxey to being teammates on the Sixers 🤝 Watch @mindthegamepod on @pr Via @NBAonPrime on X

What happened: Maxey trained with James before Philadelphia drafted him in 2020. Their sessions included a race to the gym after Maxey once arrived earlier than James.

Why it matters: That familiarity could ease Philadelphia's integration of a new playmaker. Maxey's All-NBA Third Team season makes the partnership central to the 2026-27 lineup.

By the numbers: Maxey averaged 28 points and six assists in 2025-26.

What to watch: Watch how Philadelphia divides ballhandling duties during training camp and preseason.

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