LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers on a 2-year, $8 million deal with a player option

James is hoping to break the 76ers' 43-year championship drought.

Published: July 24, 2026 12:00pm

LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. 

James' two-year, $8 million deal comes with a player option, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.

The decision commits James to a fourth NBA team as he searches for a fifth NBA championship before retirement. 

In the same way he broke a 52-year streak without title for the city of Cleveland when he won a championship with the Cavaliers in 2016, James is hoping to break the 76ers' 43-year championship drought. 

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