LeBron James addresses retirement rumors as he signs with 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, aiming for another NBA championship as he enters his 24th season. Recent speculation arose regarding a documentary similar to 'The Last Dance,' but James and his business partner, Maverick Carter, have denied such plans, affirming that James is focused on competing rather than retirement. Despite ongoing discussions about his eventual retirement, James and Carter emphasize that they do not foresee it in the immediate future.
- •LeBron James signs a two-year contract with Philadelphia 76ers.
- •His deal is worth $8 million with a player option.
- •Speculation about a documentary has been dismissed by James and Carter.
- •James is focused on helping the 76ers compete for a title.
- •Retirement discussions are ongoing but not imminent.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers' LeBron James shuts down recent retirement rumors heading into his 24th season
"LeBron James has had recent reports come up about him being followed around by a production crew. This has created new retirement rumors, but he quickly put them to rest.
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