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Saquon Barkley welcomes LeBron James to Philadelphia after Sixers signing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:01 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Saquon Barkley welcomes LeBron James to Philadelphia after Sixers signing
Summary

LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a significant move in his career. Saquon Barkley, former Penn State running back and current Philadelphia Eagle, expressed excitement about James' arrival in a social media post. He invited James to play golf, highlighting the warm welcome from Philadelphia's sports community. Barkley, who himself made headlines with his move to the Eagles two years ago, hopes James will help bring a championship to the city. Meanwhile, fellow former Penn State athlete Abdul Carter celebrated the signing, while Micah Parsons questioned the lack of interest in joining Steph Curry in Golden State.

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  • •LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract.
  • •Saquon Barkley welcomed James with a social media invitation to golf.
  • •Barkley previously signed with the Eagles, becoming a key player in their Super Bowl victory.
  • •Current Giant Abdul Carter also celebrated James' signing.
  • •Micah Parsons expressed confusion over player movement away from Golden State.
Latest Updates
  • 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Saquon Barkley welcomes LeBron James to Philly
  • 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — LEBRON JAMES IS COMING TO PHILLY
What they're saying
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Former Penn State running back is excited to see LeBron James will be the newest star athlete in Philadelphia after signing with the Sixers.

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