LeBron James signs with 76ers for two years, boosting NBA lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. His addition follows the team's earlier trade for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, enhancing a lineup that already includes Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. James expressed excitement about aiming for a championship in Philadelphia, marking his 24th NBA season. The 76ers are now aspiring contenders, with multiple teams, including the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder, also in the championship conversation.
- •LeBron James signs with the 76ers on July 24, 2026.
- •Philadelphia previously acquired Jaylen Brown from Boston.
- •Starting lineup includes stars Embiid, Brown, and Maxey.
- •James aims for his fifth championship with this move.
- •76ers compete against teams like the Knicks and Thunder.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Why LeBron James signing with the 76ers gives Philadelphia the NBA's best starting lineup
"LeBron James is now a member of the 76ers, which gives him another shot at a championship.
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