LeBron James chooses Philadelphia 76ers over retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James announced on July 24 that he will continue his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his fourth team in a 24-season career. After considering retirement, James decided to sign a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option for the second year. He expressed his motivation to help the 76ers compete for an NBA championship, stepping away from his previous team, the Los Angeles Lakers. This decision comes after the 76ers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with James now joining a roster that includes Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
- •James signs a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers.
- •He considered retirement after the Lakers' playoff exit.
- •James played for the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Lakers before.
- •The 76ers aim to compete for the NBA championship with James on the roster.
- •Philadelphia hasn't reached the NBA Finals since 2001.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James almost chose to retire before joining the Philadelphia 76ers
- 8:00 PMAssociated Press — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’ - AP News
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James considered retirement before choosing 76ers
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Reveals He Contemplated Retirement Before Joining the 76ers: ‘Thought I Was Done’
"LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. James says “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a cha…
"LeBron James was heavily pondering retiring from basketball at the end of the 2025-26 season, but one major accomplishment changed his mind. James is entering a record-shattering 24th season next year with the Philadelphia 76ers.
"LeBron James will continue his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers, his fourth NBA team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 12:00 PMLeBron James almost chose to retire before joining the Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James was heavily pondering retiring from basketball at the end of the 2025-26 season, but one major accomplishment changed his mind. James is entering a record-shattering 24th season next year with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Associated PressJul 24, 2026, 8:00 PMLeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’ - AP News
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. James says “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a cha…
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:28 PMLeBron James considered retirement before choosing 76ers
LeBron James will continue his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers, his fourth NBA team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:01 PMLeBron James Reveals He Contemplated Retirement Before Joining the 76ers: ‘Thought I Was Done’
James announced on Friday, July 24 that he’s headed to Philadelphia for his 24th NBA season
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