LeBron James may live in New York and commute to Philadelphia by chopper
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
LeBron James is considering relocating to New York while commuting to Philadelphia for games via helicopter. This potential move could lead to significant tax implications given New York's tax rates. As the NBA's first active billionaire, James continues to make headlines both on and off the court regarding his career decisions and personal life. His status and recent choices may affect his future endorsements and overall brand.
- •LeBron James could commute to Philadelphia from New York.
- •Relocation might involve high taxes in New York.
- •James is the NBA's only billionaire player.
- •The considerations reflect on his career choices and endorsements.
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James: Supercommuter? Inside Wild Rumors NBA Pro Will Live in New York City and Travel to Philadelphia 76ers Via Helicopter
- 9:06 PMFortune — LeBron James took a pay cut to maybe live in New York and be a supercommuter to Philly by chopper - Fortune
"LeBron James might commute to Philadelphia via helicopter from New York, and if he does call the Big Apple home, he'll face some big taxes too.
"James, 41, could reportedly live in New York while playing for the 76ers—and commute to Philadelphia in a helicopter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:54 PMLeBron James: Supercommuter? Inside Wild Rumors NBA Pro Will Live in New York City and Travel to Philadelphia 76ers Via Helicopter
James, 41, could reportedly live in New York while playing for the 76ers—and commute to Philadelphia in a helicopter.
- FortuneJul 27, 2026, 9:06 PMLeBron James took a pay cut to maybe live in New York and be a supercommuter to Philly by chopper - Fortune
LeBron James might commute to Philadelphia via helicopter from New York, and if he does call the Big Apple home, he'll face some big taxes too.
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