LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James has announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the next NBA season. The 41-year-old aims to lead the team to a championship, having already won four titles in his career. After departing the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, James has committed to a two-year deal reportedly worth $8 million. The 76ers, who recently acquired forward Jaylen Brown, have been seeking a title since winning their last championship in 1983. James averaged 20.9 points last season and expressed uncertainty about retirement after the previous campaign, but is now ready for this new chapter with Philadelphia.
- •LeBron James will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season.
- •James signs a two-year, $8 million deal.
- •76ers acquired forward Jaylen Brown from Boston.
- •Philadelphia has not won a title since 1983.
- •James averaged 20.9 points last season.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — James hopes to bring title magic to Philadelphia 76ers
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — NBA superstar LeBron James moving to Philadelphia
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
"LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team."I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time," James posted on X. James sparked the Miami Heat to NBA crowns in 2013 and 2014, brought his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers a title in 2016 and delivere
"LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team."I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time," James posted on X. The NBA legend was considering several clubs but will join a 76ers team that traded for forward Jaylen Brown from Boston and boast
"Basketball superstar LeBron James will play his 24th NBA season for the Philadelphia 76ers, he said on social media on Friday. The 41-year-old wrote: "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:28 PMJames hopes to bring title magic to Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team."I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time," James posted on X. James sparked the Miami Heat to NBA crowns in 2013 and 2014, brought his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers a title in 2016 and delivere
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:33 PMNBA superstar LeBron James moving to Philadelphia
Basketball superstar LeBron James will play his 24th NBA season for the Philadelphia 76ers, he said on social media on Friday. The 41-year-old wrote: "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:09 PMLeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team."I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time," James posted on X. The NBA legend was considering several clubs but will join a 76ers team that traded for forward Jaylen Brown from Boston and boast
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