LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
NBA superstar LeBron James has announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. The 41-year-old aims to lead the franchise to a championship alongside teammates Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.
Why it matters
The move of a high-profile athlete like LeBron James significantly alters the competitive landscape of the NBA and impacts franchise valuations.
Layer 1 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.
James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, has won four titles in a 23-year career, most recently with the Los Angeles Lakers, who he said earlier this month he would not return to for the 2026-27 campaign.
James led the Miami Heat to NBA crowns in 2013 and 2014, brought his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers a title in 2016 and delivered a championship for the Lakers in 2020.
He’s looking to make the same magic happen in what Rich Paul, James’s agent, tells ESPN will be a two-year deal worth $8 million.
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