LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers for two years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
LeBron James has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, agreeing to a two-year, $8 million deal. His agent, Rich Paul, revealed on a podcast that a recent trade for Jalen Brown influenced James' decision. The 76ers aim to build a championship team around their new star, along with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The signing has already generated significant fan interest, with his jersey selling out almost immediately.
- •LeBron signed a two-year, $8 million contract with Philadelphia.
- •Rich Paul cited Jalen Brown's trade as key to the decision.
- •James expressed a desire to compete for another championship.
- •76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris anticipates championship potential with James.
- •LeBron's No. 23 jersey sold out quickly after the announcement.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Inside LeBron James' decision | What his agent is saying about the Sixers pick
"The basketball world still buzzing over LeBron James picking the Philadelphia 76ers as his next team.
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