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LeBron James officially signs with Philadelphia 76ers on two-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

LeBron James officially signs with Philadelphia 76ers on two-year deal

Summary

LeBron James announced on July 24 that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. The contract is a two-year deal worth $8 million with a player option for the 2027-28 season. Rich Paul, James' agent, indicated during the "Game Over" podcast that the Sixers had positioned themselves as a strong contender for James. Prior discussions hinted at James' interest, especially following the acquisition of Jaylen Brown by the 76ers. James is expected to play power forward for the team, partnering with key players including Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James signs with 76ers after considering multiple teams.
•Contract includes a player option for 2027-28 season.
•Jaylen Brown's trade to the Sixers played a key role in James' decision.
•James is expected to start alongside Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
•This move ends his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Latest Updates

10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Were LeBron James, Rich Paul hinting at 76ers decision all along?

What they're saying

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On the "Game Over" podcast, agent Rich Paul broke down some key elements of LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
— Yahoo Sports

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