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LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers for 24th season, announces racing venture

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers for 24th season, announces racing venture

Summary

LeBron James has announced his return for a 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, surprising many who expected retirement after the 2026 quarterfinal loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Alongside sports and entertainment figures like Tom Brady and Will Smith, James is also a champion owner of a team in the all-electric E1 Racing series. His team sits third in the standings, with the next race scheduled for September 12-13 in Angola. James declared he is aiming for victory in the upcoming events through a social media announcement.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers for year 24.
•76ers season followed a quarterfinal loss to Oklahoma City Thunder.
•James is a champion owner in the E1 Racing series.
•E1 Racing's next event is the Luanda GP in Angola.

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2:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Coming for gold baby’: LeBron James returns with a shocking announcement

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Four-time NBA champion LeBron James announced he was joining the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th season in late July. The news shocked the sports world, as many believed he was planning to retire after losing in the 2026 NBA quarterfinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Not only is James coming back for year 24, but…
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