LeBron James signing boosts Philadelphia's upcoming national TV schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
LeBron James announced a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia is set to feature in 34 nationally televised games during the 2026-27 NBA season, the maximum allowed under the league's current rights deal. This move comes as the 76ers aim for their first championship since 1983, having struggled in recent playoff appearances. James remains a key player despite being in the later stages of his career, averaging over 20 points per game last season. His presence will provide fans ample opportunities to watch his pursuit of a fifth NBA championship.
- •LeBron James signs a two-year deal with the 76ers.
- •Philadelphia to play 34 nationally televised games in 2026-27.
- •76ers haven't reached the conference finals since 2001.
- •James averaged over 20 points in the previous season.
- •Philadelphia seeks its first championship since 1983.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James, 76ers To Be Showcased 34 Times On National TV
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron’s 76ers will (unsurprisingly) dominate NBA’s national TV schedule. Here's how
"To the shock of no one, there will be no shortage of opportunities to watch LeBron James and Philadelphia on national television this season.
"That is the maximum number allocated across Disney’s ABC/ESPN, NBCUniversal’s NBC Sports/Peacock, and Amazon’s Prime Video.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:48 PMLeBron James, 76ers To Be Showcased 34 Times On National TV
That is the maximum number allocated across Disney’s ABC/ESPN, NBCUniversal’s NBC Sports/Peacock, and Amazon’s Prime Video.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:46 PMLeBron’s 76ers will (unsurprisingly) dominate NBA’s national TV schedule. Here's how
To the shock of no one, there will be no shortage of opportunities to watch LeBron James and Philadelphia on national television this season.
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