LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers for final NBA contract

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.

• 4:07 PMBBC Sport — NBA superstar James, 41, to join Philadelphia 76ers