LeBron James signs with 76ers, reshaping Eastern Conference power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James, 41, announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. This decision follows the Sixers' acquisition of Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, significantly enhancing their roster with James, Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe. The updated power rankings place the New York Knicks first after their recent championship win, followed by the new-look 76ers and the Boston Celtics. James considers Philadelphia his best chance to win a fifth NBA title.
- •James signed a two-year deal with the 76ers.
- •Philadelphia also acquired Jaylen Brown from Boston.
- •The Knicks are currently ranked first after winning the championship.
- •Celtics adjust after trading Brown to the 76ers.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Power Rankings: Where Do The 76ers Land Following The LeBron James Signing?
- 9:22 PMCBS NBA — Eastern Conference Power Rankings: Where do new-look 76ers stack up vs. Knicks, Celtics after adding LeBron?
"The NBA power rankings need a serious update after the Philadelphia 76ers added LeBron James. Where will the new-look Sixers rank in a league filled with talent and variety? 10. Miami Heat The Miami Heat adding Giannis Antetokounmpo will obviously boost them into the top ten in NBA power rankings. They still have a roster […] The post NBA Power Rankings: Where Do The 76ers Land Following The LeBron James Signing? appeared first on Stadium Rant.
"James' decision to sign with the 76ers has shifted the league's power balance further toward the East
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:30 AMNBA Power Rankings: Where Do The 76ers Land Following The LeBron James Signing?
The NBA power rankings need a serious update after the Philadelphia 76ers added LeBron James. Where will the new-look Sixers rank in a league filled with talent and variety? 10. Miami Heat The Miami Heat adding Giannis Antetokounmpo will obviously boost them into the top ten in NBA power rankings. They still have a roster […] The post NBA Power Rankings: Where Do The 76ers Land Following The LeBron James Signing? appeared first on Stadium Rant.
- CBS NBAJul 24, 2026, 9:22 PMEastern Conference Power Rankings: Where do new-look 76ers stack up vs. Knicks, Celtics after adding LeBron?
James' decision to sign with the 76ers has shifted the league's power balance further toward the East
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