LeBron James signs with 76ers for his 24th NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option. After spending eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won a championship, James' move comes following Philadelphia's trade for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. This acquisition reinforces the 76ers' ambition to contend for a championship next season after a playoff upset of the second-seeded Celtics. James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds last season, continuing to impact games significantly at 41 years old. His addition complements an impressive roster led by Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
- •LeBron James signs a two-year deal with the 76ers.
- •James left the Lakers after eight seasons and a championship.
- •The 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown to strengthen their roster.
- •James averaged 20.9 points and 7.2 assists last season.
- •Philadelphia's success hinges on the health of Joel Embiid.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James: 'King' seeks final NBA conquest with 76ers
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Will Join Philadelphia 76ers—Extending His Historic Career Another 2 Years
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James reportedly signing with 76ers for his 24th NBA season
"LeBron James, blessed with unparalleled basketball skills and astonishing longevity, will embark on a 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will aim to win a fifth championship, he announced on Friday.I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship," wrote James, who is reported to have signed a two-year deal.
"James' combination longevity and production is unmatched in the history of the NBA, and he's prepared to continue to play as long as he can compete at a high level.
"James has the longest career in NBA history, notching 23 seasons in the league.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:02 PMLeBron James: 'King' seeks final NBA conquest with 76ers
LeBron James, blessed with unparalleled basketball skills and astonishing longevity, will embark on a 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will aim to win a fifth championship, he announced on Friday.I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship," wrote James, who is reported to have signed a two-year deal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 3:53 PMLeBron James Will Join Philadelphia 76ers—Extending His Historic Career Another 2 Years
James has the longest career in NBA history, notching 23 seasons in the league.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 3:36 PMLeBron James reportedly signing with 76ers for his 24th NBA season
James' combination longevity and production is unmatched in the history of the NBA, and he's prepared to continue to play as long as he can compete at a high level.
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