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LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers, influenced by Tyrese Maxey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:43 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers, influenced by Tyrese Maxey
Summary

LeBron James officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on September 28, wearing a No. 23 jersey during practice. His decision was heavily influenced by his relationship with Tyrese Maxey, who he trained with over the past summers. Maxey reiterated the need for teamwork and improvement within the squad, stating the upcoming season brings hope. James, exploring options between several teams, considered Maxey's insights essential to his decision-making process. With training camp starting September 29, the Sixers are looking to build on recent acquisitions, including Jaylen Brown.

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  • •LeBron James signed a two-year, $7.95 million deal with the 76ers.
  • •Maxey and James have trained together since 2020.
  • •James considered Maxey's perspective crucial in his decision.
  • •Training camp for the 76ers begins on September 29.
  • •Recent addition of Jaylen Brown enhanced the Sixers' appeal to James.
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  • 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — How Tyrese Maxey helped bring LeBron James to Philadelphia 76ers
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Maxey and James have trained together the past few summers. They will be teammates on the Sixers for the first time.

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