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LeBron James weighs in on ‘easy money’ reaction to warm Cleveland welcome from Cavs fans

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers left Cleveland with a loss on Friday night, but the four-time champion still walked away appreciating the warm welcome he received from Cavs fans in his first visit with his new team. Despite turning…

By Miguel La Torre · Clutch Points

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:28 AM

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LeBron James called his warm Cleveland reception 'easy money' compared to his hostile 2010 return with Miami.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated James and the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 in an NBA Cup matchup.
James finished with eight points, ending his streak of 396 consecutive regular-season games scoring double digits in Cleveland.

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LeBron James appreciated the warm reception from Cleveland Cavaliers fans during his first visit with the Philadelphia 76ers, calling anything compared to his hostile 2010 return "easy money." Despite James declining a Cleveland reunion in free agency, fans cheered his introduction at Rocket Arena.

On the court, the Cavaliers defeated the Sixers 119-95 in an NBA Cup game, snapping Philadelphia's five-game winning streak. James scored eight points on 3-of-12 shooting, while Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 23 points and Evan Mobley added 22.

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