LeBron James joins 76ers as roster aims for title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James, 41, has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will play his 24th NBA season, potentially as a power forward. The 76ers, now featuring All-Star Jaylen Brown along with Joel Embiid, V.J. Edgecombe, and Tyrese Maxey, aim for the 2027 NBA title. James’ addition enhances a star-studded lineup that will require players to adapt to sharing the floor. Health is a major concern, as both Embiid and James have faced injury issues in recent seasons. The 76ers also recently signed Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons and drafted Labaron Philon Jr.
- •LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-2027 season.
- •James and Joel Embiid lead a roster with multiple All-Stars.
- •76ers signed Jaylen Brown, enhancing their championship chances.
- •Health concerns loom for James and Embiid after past injuries.
- •Philadelphia adds depth with new signings and a strong draft.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James may have chosen the best roster with 76ers, but what could derail them?
"James, 41, joined Philadelphia for the purpose of fit and quality, as opposed to optimizing his own salary, but there is risk.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 20, 2026, 4:28 PMSources: Kings guard Ben Simmons believed to have torn Achilles tendon
NBA•Oct 20, 2026, 4:28 PMGet-in price for Knicks’ Opening Night vs. 76ers makes NBA history
NBA•Oct 20, 2026, 4:24 PMThe 76ers Biggest Concern Heading Into the 2026-27 Campaign, According to 4-Time NBA All-Star
NBA•Oct 20, 2026, 4:12 PM“If it’s their ring night, they’ve gotta take the …
NBA•Oct 20, 2026, 4:12 PM“He’s still being LeBron, just doing it a different …
NBA•Oct 20, 2026, 4:12 PMSixers' Dean Wade (ankle), Anfernee Simons …