76ers confirm LeBron James signs two-year deal
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers officially announced a two-year deal with LeBron James on Monday, worth $8 million. Team president Mike Gansey emphasized James' vast impact on the organization, calling him one of basketball's greatest players. James, who previously hinted at retirement, stated he aims to help the Sixers compete for an NBA championship, joining All-Star talents Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The 76ers, who failed to advance past the second round in the playoffs last season, seek to change this trend with the addition of the NBA's career scoring leader. James expressed excitement for this new chapter, sharing workout videos on social media and hinting at his commitment to the team.
- •76ers announce LeBron James' two-year deal worth $8 million
- •James seeks to energize the team and fan base
- •76ers last won an NBA championship in 1983
- •Team went 45-37 last season, swept in playoffs
- •James aims to help Sixers advance past playoffs
- 5:35 PMESPN — 76ers welcome LeBron with coronation fit for King
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers celebrate James' arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball's King
"The 76ers and James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer. “There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no words to measure the impact he’ll have on this organization," team president Mike Gansey said. The NBA’s career scoring leader, James revealed his choice on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it came after he strongly considered retirement.
"The 76ers and LeBron James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer.
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External links- ESPNJul 27, 2026, 5:35 PM76ers welcome LeBron with coronation fit for King
The 76ers and LeBron James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:20 PM76ers celebrate James' arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball's King
The 76ers and James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer. “There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no words to measure the impact he’ll have on this organization," team president Mike Gansey said. The NBA’s career scoring leader, James revealed his choice on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it came after he strongly considered retirement.
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