​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 14, 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 12:25 p.m. ET July 14:Miami Heat 15% (down 7%)Philadelphia 76ers 7 (down 3%)Minnesota Timberwolves 3 (up 1%)Here’s the breakdown of James’ current odds of signing, according to market prediction site Polymarket:Cleveland Cavaliers 45% (up 4%)Golden State Warriors 29% (up3%)Miami Heat 15% (down 2%)Philadelphia 76ers 7 (up 5%)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 WarriorsSan Antonio SpursDallas MavericksAccording 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.While appearing on his Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said James has been speaking to players of interested teams.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“Bunch of the owners are there and chatting,” Windhorst said. “Some of the owners who are trying to get LeBron were talking to each other and were like ‘have you heard anything? Nope. Have you heard anything? Nope.’ LeBron is reaching out and talking to players on some of these teams and they report back to their Gm or coach ‘hey, LeBron called.’”Meanwhile, NBA correspondent Marc Stein reported this week that it appears that it’s likely James returns to Cleveland.“A third (and bow-tying) marriage with the Cleveland Cavaliers continues to be regarded as ‘the scenario to beat’ by the the teams pursuing James that have been most frequently mentioned: Golden State, Miami, Philadelphia, Minnesota and Denver,” Stein said. “To beat. Not nec