LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers for final NBA contract
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026

LeBron James has announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers next season, marking his final NBA contract. The 41-year-old former Lakers star expressed excitement about helping the 76ers become championship contenders after leaving Los Angeles last month. Rumors also linked him to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. He signed a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option for the second year. The 76ers recently acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics and aim to build on their Conference semi-finals appearance last season.
- •LeBron James leaves the Lakers to join the 76ers.
- •He aims to energize the Philadelphia fanbase.
- •James has won NBA titles with three different teams.
- •The 76ers recently traded for Jaylen Brown from the Celtics.
- •James signed a two-year contract worth $8 million.
- 4:07 PMBBC Sport — NBA superstar James, 41, to join Philadelphia 76ers
"Former Lakers basketball star LeBron James will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers.
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