LeBron James signs two-year deal with Sixers, shifting NBA dynamics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
LeBron James has announced his move to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal. This signing, which includes a player option, follows an extensive recruitment effort by the Sixers that involved multiple players and even Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. The addition of James is expected to significantly enhance the team's championship prospects, aligning him with stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Philadelphia's strategy and successful pitch highlight a new direction for the franchise in the NBA. Fans are anticipating how the new lineup will gel as the season approaches.
- •LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal.
- •The contract is worth $8 million and includes a player option.
- •James was lobbied by the Sixers' front office and Governor Shapiro.
- •He teams up with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown.
- •This signing positions the Sixers as serious title contenders.
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — Sixers Stuns The NBA With Massive Coup To Land LeBron James
"The 76ers landed LeBron James with a multi-angle pitch involving players, agents, and the governor on a two-year deal.
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