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ESPN adds Dave McMenamin and Kris Rhim to Philadelphia 76ers beat

ESPN is bolstering its coverage of the Philadelphia 76ers with the addition of two veteran reporters, Dave McMenamin and Kris Rhim, both of whom will now focus exclusively on the team as it pursues a championship under LeBron James. The move comes as James transitions back to the East Coast after years in Los Angeles, ensuring the Sixers receive heightened national attention.

McMenamin, a long-standing NBA journalist and best-selling author, previously covered James during his tenure with the Lakers, while Rhim joins from the Los Angeles Chargers beat. Both reporters are Philly natives, marking a homecoming as they prepare to document what could be a defining season for the franchise.

ESPN’s history of dedicating extensive coverage to James—dating back to his arrival in Miami—reflects the network’s commitment to prioritizing teams associated with the sport’s most prominent player.

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