LeBron James prepares for first season with 76ers alongside Dwyane Wade

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

LeBron James prepares for first season with 76ers alongside Dwyane Wade
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LeBron James is gearing up for his inaugural season with the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the LA Lakers. Currently, the 76ers are striving to overcome years of playoff difficulties and pursue a championship. Recently, images of James and former teammate Dwyane Wade surfaced on social media, sparking speculation about Wade potentially coming out of retirement to join the 76ers. Wade, who last played in 2019, has enjoyed a successful career, including multiple championships with James in Miami.

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  • LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season.
  • Dwyane Wade's images with James sparked retirement comeback rumors.
  • Wade ended his career in 2019 with the Miami Heat.
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  • 1:15 PMYahoo SportsA lot of NBA fans are saying the same thing after LeBron and Dwyane Wade link up
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LeBron James is in the midst of preparing for his first-ever season as a Philadelphia 76ers player following his LA Lakers exit earlier this year. James arrives during a period in which the 76ers have been struggling to make it to the NBA Finals and have spent decades without a championship.

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