When you trade for Jaylen Brown and sign the legendary LeBron James in free agency, that’s typically the sort of label you get slapped with. The addition of James, who signed a two-year, $8 million contract in free agency, is being viewed as a real needle-mover for Philadelphia right now. In the blink of an eye, the Eastern Conference has become much more competitive, which is something that Detroit Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham has quickly realized. Cade Cunningham Dishes on Sixers Busy OffseasonPlayOn paper, the 76ers are the strongest team in the East right now. Sixers Have a Target on Their Back Entering 2026-27 CampaignThe Sixers haven’t even suited up with their new-look team yet, but all eyes are on them already.