LeBron James causes stir in Philadelphia after signing with 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, but reports of him living in New York instead of Philadelphia have upset some fans. Charles Barkley noted that many residents are frustrated that James will not be a full-time resident. While some fans have expressed disappointment, Barkley emphasized the excitement of James joining the team. In previous years, other players have successfully commuted from New York to Philadelphia, but James' potential commuting costs may raise eyebrows.
- •LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers.
- •Reports indicate he plans to live in New York, commuting to Philadelphia.
- •Charles Barkley stated that Philadelphia fans are unhappy with this arrangement.
- •James aims to compete for a championship with the 76ers despite residency concerns.
- •Commuting costs could amount to nearly $1 million from his salary.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley Reveals Philadelphia Is Already Pissed at LeBron James Over Latest Reports
"Earlier this month, Charles Barkley said LeBron James would be ‘cheating his way to a championship’ if he chose any other team than Cleveland. Bron decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal.
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