LeBron James announces he’s going to Philadelphia 76ers

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By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

King James is going to the City of Brotherly Love.

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LeBron James announced on social media that he will be playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, writing, “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.”

ESPN predicted that James would choose Miami, and not Cleveland, saying Florida would be the best fit. But that prediction was made hours before James cemented the decision not to go to either team mentioned, but instead head to Philly.

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania said the deal to lure James to The Sixers was for two years and $8 million with a player option.

He will join Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid, according to Bleacher Report.

USA Today called it a “super team.”

James has been a free agent for more than three weeks.

He played eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers while The Sixers become the fourth franchise for King James. The 2026-27 season will be James’ 24th season in the NBA, extending the record he already holds, according to USA Today.

Check back for more on this developing story.