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LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers in free agency move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:41 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers in free agency move
Summary

LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a significant offseason. This move follows the team's acquisition of Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, which involved sending Paul George and multiple picks to Boston. Bob Myers commented on James' decision, stating he chose Philadelphia for the challenge and a strong chance to win. James brings his experience, having averaged 20.9 points last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He aims to elevate the Sixers after leading the Lakers past the Houston Rockets but falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs.

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  • •LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
  • •The Sixers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Celtics earlier.
  • •Bob Myers believes James chose a challenging path to win.
  • •James averaged 20.9 points with the Lakers last season.
  • •The 76ers aim to improve their chances of winning a championship.
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  • 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Myers addresses why LeBron James chose to sign with Sixers
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Executive Bob Myers explains why LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.

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