LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers after Lakers tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant moment in the franchise's history. This move was aided by Michael Rubin's selling of his minority stake in the 76ers and his subsequent collaboration with Fanatics. Rubin's relationship with James, which began with an investment and was solidified through a trading card deal, allowed for unique financial arrangements., James has opted to live in New York City while commuting to his commitments in Philadelphia via a company-branded helicopter, reportedly funded by his partnership with Fanatics.
- •LeBron James left the Lakers to join the 76ers this summer.
- •Michael Rubin's sale of his 76ers stake enabled new opportunities.
- •James resides in New York while traveling to Philadelphia for practices.
- •His trading card deal with Fanatics includes a helicopter commuting perk.
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"LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers is one of the biggest free agency successes in franchise history, but the NBA played a huge part in it. The 76ers managed to lure LeBron James to the franchise this summer after he left the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of his eight-year stint with the team.
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