LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers for 24th NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James announced on July 24 that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th NBA season. The decision follows speculation of a potential reunion with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which James dismissed in his announcement. He expressed his love for the game and desire to help the 76ers compete for a championship. The deal is reported to be a two-year contract worth $8 million with a player option. James, who averaged 20.9 points per game last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, will turn 42 in December.
- •LeBron James officially signs with Philadelphia 76ers on July 24.
- •The contract is a two-year deal worth $8 million.
- •James averaged 20.9 points per game last season for Lakers.
- •This will be James' 24th season in the NBA.
- •He previously played for the Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Lakers.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James picks Philadelphia 76ers over another Cleveland reunion
"An Ohio reunion isn't in the cards (again) for LeBron James. Instead, he'll head to Philadelphia for season 24.
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