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 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.
- •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.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' agent speaks on decision to join Sixers in free agency
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Rich Paul drops stunning details about LeBron’s secret free agency decision
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Were LeBron James, Rich Paul hinting at 76ers decision all along?
"LeBron James’ blockbuster decision reportedly came down to two NBA powerhouses—the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors. Now, agent Rich Paul is pulling back the curtain on what really happened, why the rumors were off base, and the key reason Philadelphia ultimately won the sweepstakes.
"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.
"LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, speaks on the decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:29 PMLeBron James' agent speaks on decision to join Sixers in free agency
LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, speaks on the decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:43 AMRich Paul drops stunning details about LeBron’s secret free agency decision
LeBron James’ blockbuster decision reportedly came down to two NBA powerhouses—the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors. Now, agent Rich Paul is pulling back the curtain on what really happened, why the rumors were off base, and the key reason Philadelphia ultimately won the sweepstakes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:11 PMWere LeBron James, Rich Paul hinting at 76ers decision all along?
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.
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