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 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.
- •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.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers of the LeBron James Sweepstakes
- 8:12 PMCBS NBA — Winners and losers of LeBron James choosing the 76ers: Cavs, Celtics and Steph Curry all suffer massive blows
"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.
"The ripple effects of LeBron landing in Philadelphia are wide-reaching
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:32 PMWinners and losers of the LeBron James Sweepstakes
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.
- CBS NBAJul 24, 2026, 8:12 PMWinners and losers of LeBron James choosing the 76ers: Cavs, Celtics and Steph Curry all suffer massive blows
The ripple effects of LeBron landing in Philadelphia are wide-reaching
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