​Do the Philadelphia 76ers really have a shot?Following the announcement he wouldn’t re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA legend LeBron James has made it clear to teams that he would consider signing with a franchise that best fit his needs.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat those are aren’t exactly clear, but the Sixers are reportedly one of the teams in the mix for James’ services for the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season — and possibly beyond.See where the Sixers currently stand among James’ suitors.Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey and Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James pose for a photo with each other after a game, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia.As of July 16, the Sixers ranked among the top possible teams to sign the all-time NBA leading scorer, according to prediction market Kalshi.Here’s where they rank as of 1:10 p.m. ET July 16:Miami Heat 16% (up 2%)Philadelphia 76ers 16 (up 1%)Minnesota Timberwolves 4Here’s the breakdown of James’ current odds of signing, according to market prediction site Polymarket:Cleveland Cavaliers 39% (down 3%)Golden State Warriors 32% (up 6%)Philadelphia 76ers 13 (up 12%)Miami Heat 13% (down 4%)Minnesota Timberwolves 3%While most believe James will return to his hometown Cleveland to close out his career, there’s a chance a he turns down a third reunion with the Cavs and signs elsewhere.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRecently, James’ agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports discussed a number of teams his client was considering on his “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman.On a white board, Paul and Kellerman went through the pros of James signing with each team and their starting rosters. The list included:Philadelphia 76ersMiami HeatMinnesota TimberwolvesCleveland CavaliersGolden State WarriorsAccording to a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania, those teams seemed to have been cut down to the Cavaliers, Heat, 76ers and Warriors.Charania said executives for interested teams have been sending voice notes to Paul, who passed them along to James.“There’s a focus on Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia,” Charania said in a July 14 report. ” … This could be any day, any week, now.”On July 14, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that Sixers players including Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with James in hopes he joins Philly.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to Kalshi, here’s when James is expected to sign with a new team:Before July 17: 48%Before July 19: 70%Before July 26: 88%Before Aug. 2: 90%Reports are speculating that James could announce his signing during Fanatics Fest, which is being held this week in at the Javits Center in New York.Here is James’ scheduled appearances at the festival:James will take the stage with Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton to record a live episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast at 1:15 p.m. ET July 16He is also scheduled to tape an episode of “The Shop,” focusing on basketball, business and entrepreneursh