LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers on two-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers during free agency. The deal is reportedly worth $8 million and includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. Joining a strong roster featuring Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, James aims to help the Sixers target their first championship since 1983. The contract details reveal that James will earn approximately $3.9 million in the first year.
- •LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers for two years and $8 million.
- •Contract includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.
- •Philadelphia has a strong roster with players like Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
- •The deal is seen as a major win for the Sixers this offseason.
- •James aims to lead the team toward its first championship since 1983.
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Contract: New Details Emerge About the NBA Legend’s $8,000,000 Deal With 76ers
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James signs contract with Philadelphia 76ers | Report
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James just officially signed his 76ers contract
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Details of why LeBron James signed free agent deal with Sixers emerged
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Details of LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers revealed
"The NBA world was anxiously waiting for LeBron James to make his latest free-agency decision. The 22-time All-Star did just that Friday, announcing he would join the Philadelphia 76ers after weeks of deliberations.
"LeBron James has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, per reports. Here's the latest on his contract with the team.
"Details of LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency have been revealed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:16 AMLeBron James Contract: New Details Emerge About the NBA Legend’s $8,000,000 Deal With 76ers
The NBA world was anxiously waiting for LeBron James to make his latest free-agency decision. The 22-time All-Star did just that Friday, announcing he would join the Philadelphia 76ers after weeks of deliberations.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:57 PMLeBron James signs contract with Philadelphia 76ers | Report
LeBron James has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, per reports. Here's the latest on his contract with the team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:49 PMLeBron James just officially signed his 76ers contract
Go inside LeBron James' deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 8:10 PMDetails of why LeBron James signed free agent deal with Sixers emerged
Details of why LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency have emerged.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:30 PMDetails of LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers revealed
Details of LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency have been revealed.
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