LeBron James announces he will sign with Philadelphia 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James revealed he will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers, stating his intent to compete for an NBA Championship. His announcement came through social media posts where he emphasized that this decision was not motivated by money or family. Following the news, billboards throughout Philadelphia celebrated his arrival and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declared July 24 as LeBron James Day. The 76ers have not yet commented on the announcement, which involves a reported two-year contract worth $8 million. Fans expressed their excitement as the news spread across the city, highlighting a new chapter for both James and the Sixers.
- •LeBron James announces his signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •James's contract is reportedly for two years at $8 million.
- •Governor Shapiro proclaims July 24 as LeBron James Day.
- •Fans celebrate the news with enthusiasm across Philadelphia.
- •The 76ers have not yet commented on the announcement.
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James to 76ers made official as Philadelphia welcomes NBA legend: ‘A city fit for a king’
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James joining the 76ers
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia 76ers fans hyped amid LeBron James announcement
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Sports world reacts as LeBron James picks Philadelphia 76ers as next team
"News of LeBron James' signing took social media by storm, with fans sharing excitement as the Sixers became his latest destination.
"The word spread fast in Philadelphia after LeBron James made a post on social media announcing he was joining the 76ers.
"LeBron James announced he would be joining the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday after deciding to leave the LA Lakers
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:47 PMLeBron James to 76ers made official as Philadelphia welcomes NBA legend: ‘A city fit for a king’
LeBron James announced he would be joining the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday after deciding to leave the LA Lakers
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:09 AMNBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James joining the 76ers
NBA fans are buzzing on social media after LeBron James decided to join the 76ers in free agency.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 8:46 PMPhiladelphia 76ers fans hyped amid LeBron James announcement
The word spread fast in Philadelphia after LeBron James made a post on social media announcing he was joining the 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:57 PMSports world reacts as LeBron James picks Philadelphia 76ers as next team
News of LeBron James' signing took social media by storm, with fans sharing excitement as the Sixers became his latest destination.
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