What PFT Commenter has said about LeBron James free agency

4 quotes · 4 episodes · Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026

PFT Commenter, Barstool Sports writer and co-host of Pardon My Take, has been quoted on LeBron James free agency 4 times in 4 episodes of Pardon My Take, most recently on July 24, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

PFT Commenter argued that LeBron James's delay in announcing his decision made a return to Cleveland less likely.
“Every day that goes by without an announcement makes me less inclined to think that it's Cleveland”
Pardon My Take: The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And More (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 17:04
PFT Commenter says that given the long delay he now hopes LeBron's decision stays secret until opening night.
“Now it's been such a long delay for LeBron. I hope it's secret until opening night”
Pardon My Take: Jimmy Tatro, Open Champion Winner Ryan Fox, LeBron Will Never Make A Decision, Mt Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious + FAQ’s (Jul 22, 2026) · Listen from 4:04
Came true
PFT Commenter predicted LeBron James would sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
“Okay. I think he's going to the Sixers. Congrats to Max and the Philadelphia 76ers”
Pardon My Take: Titans HC Robert Saleh, Spain Wins The World Cup, Ryan Fox Wins The Open And Bryson Melts Down + Mt Rushmore Of Animals You Want To Get Drunk With (Jul 20, 2026) · Listen from 38:26
PFT Commenter argues that LeBron joining Golden State would be as objectionable as Kevin Durant's move there.
“that's such bullshit by the way like if we got mad at kevin durant for going to golden state this would be pathetic”
Pardon My Take: Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy Draft (Jul 1, 2026) · Listen from 4:49

Predictions

Came true
PFT Commenter predicted LeBron James would sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
“Okay. I think he's going to the Sixers. Congrats to Max and the Philadelphia 76ers”
Pardon My Take: Titans HC Robert Saleh, Spain Wins The World Cup, Ryan Fox Wins The Open And Bryson Melts Down + Mt Rushmore Of Animals You Want To Get Drunk With (Jul 20, 2026) · Listen from 38:26 · LeBron James free agency
After telling the Lakers on June 30, 2026 that he would play elsewhere, LeBron James agreed on Friday, July 24, 2026 to a two-year, roughly $8 million deal with a player option with the Philadelphia 76ers. Yahoo Sports reported he formally signed on July 26, well before the September 30, 2026 deadline, and by mid-October he had made his Sixers home debut.
Sources: LeBron picks 76ers as 'last decision,' to sign 2-year, $8M deal - ESPN · 'My last decision': LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers - NBC News · LeBron James officially signs his Sixers contract - Yahoo Sports · LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27 - ESPN · LeBron fires up crowd with monster slam in Sixers home debut - ESPN
Checked Oct 20, 2026

Episodes

The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And More
Pardon My Take · Jul 24, 2026 · 2 h 48 min
Big Cat, PFT Commenter and the Pardon My Take crew hand out the 2026 Takey Awards, with cameo presenters, Jerry O'Connell, a Pittsburgh Zoo CEO and the Blake of the Year race.
Jimmy Tatro, Open Champion Winner Ryan Fox, LeBron Will Never Make A Decision, Mt Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious + FAQ’s
Pardon My Take · Jul 22, 2026 · 2 h 37 min
The Pardon My Take hosts discuss LeBron James's free agency and Bryson DeChambeau, then interview actor Jimmy Tatro about Hawk and golfer Ryan Fox about winning the Open.
Titans HC Robert Saleh, Spain Wins The World Cup, Ryan Fox Wins The Open And Bryson Melts Down + Mt Rushmore Of Animals You Want To Get Drunk With
Pardon My Take · Jul 20, 2026 · 2 h 2 min
The Pardon My Take crew recaps Spain's World Cup win, Ryan Fox's Open title and Bryson DeChambeau's penalty, then interviews Titans head coach Robert Saleh.
Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy Draft
Pardon My Take · Jul 1, 2026 · 3 h 5 min
Dan Katz, PFT Commenter, Memes and Zach discuss LeBron James's free agency and the World Cup, interview John Smoltz on pitching, and hold their Dingers Only fantasy draft.

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