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LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers on two-year contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers on two-year contract

Summary

LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. Joining forces with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and new acquisition Jaylen Brown, James aims to help the 76ers improve on last season's 45-37 record. This move symbolizes a significant reshuffle in the Eastern Conference, as the 76ers look to challenge for a top playoff seed. The dynamic addition of LeBron and Brown changes the team's offensive strategy, providing versatility and depth.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James leaves the Los Angeles Lakers after multiple seasons.
•Philadelphia has revamped its roster, trading for Jaylen Brown and signing James.
•James aims for a fifth NBA championship with his new team.
•The 76ers look to improve significantly on their previous season's performance.

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8:12 PMCBS NBA — Winners and losers of LeBron James choosing the 76ers: Cavs, Celtics and Steph Curry all suffer massive blows

What they're saying

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The reverberations from LeBron's decision to join the Sixers will be felt far and wide; let’s start getting our arms around it all.
— Yahoo Sportsby Dan Devine