LeBron James considered 76ers before signing with Lakers in 2018
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
LeBron James reportedly gave serious consideration to joining the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2018 free agency period instead of the Los Angeles Lakers. An ex-teammate revealed that James had discussed the possibility of playing in Philadelphia prior to choosing to move to Los Angeles. At that time, the Lakers were struggling, having missed the playoffs for five consecutive years. Now, after eight seasons with the Lakers, James has signed a two-year contract with the 76ers, reuniting with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
- •LeBron James considered the 76ers over the Lakers in 2018.
- •James signs a two-year deal with the 76ers for $8 million.
- •The Lakers missed the playoffs for five straight years before acquiring James.
- •James teams up with Maxey and Embiid in Philadelphia.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron seriously considered joining 76ers instead of Lakers in 2018
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Why did LeBron go to the 76ers? LeBron James said he almost retired
"LeBron James reveals he considered retirement before deciding to join the Philadelphia 76ers for another run.
"LeBron James reportedly gave some serious consideration to joining the 76ers instead of the Lakers in 2018.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 4:45 AMLeBron seriously considered joining 76ers instead of Lakers in 2018
LeBron James reportedly gave some serious consideration to joining the 76ers instead of the Lakers in 2018.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:24 PMWhy did LeBron go to the 76ers? LeBron James said he almost retired
LeBron James reveals he considered retirement before deciding to join the Philadelphia 76ers for another run.
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