Amidst the 76ers’ slide in the Eastern Conference standings, exacerbated by Joel Embiid’s absence due to left knee surgery, owner Daryl Morey reportedly made a last-minute push to secure some of the league’s biggest stars before the trade deadline.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Morey reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers regarding a potential trade for LeBron James and also approached the Phoenix Suns to inquire about the availability of Kevin Durant.
Additionally, Wojnarowski revealed that the Golden State Warriors attempted unsuccessfully to acquire LeBron James. He explained:
The Warriors were eager to present a package deal to L.