Perhaps one of the biggest storylines of the NBA offseason has been where LeBron James will take his talents to in the free agency market. There were several teams that he was looking at, including the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat, but it appears that he's made his decision.
LeBron chooses Philadelphia
BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ALOlTkgdAV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 24, 2026
As reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, James will be taking his talents to the City of Brotherly Love, with the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a deal two-year deal worth $8 million.
The move brings a championship-winning talent to Philadelphia, rounding out what has been an impressive offseason for the Sixers, who acquired Jaylen Brown in a shocking move earlier on in the season.
James goes into Philadelphia off a stellar season with the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 20.9 points and 7.2 assists, earning his 22nd All-Star nod.
For now, only time will tell how the King will mesh in with a lineup most likely consisting of, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, and the aforementioned Brown. The move rounds off Philadelphia's final roster spot, which they had been reserving throughout the race to secure James' signature, but it's all over now.
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