LeBron James signs with Philadelphia in 2-year, $8M deal

LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, the 23-year NBA veteran will join fellow veteran Joel Embiid and fellow stars Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

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 Jamess deal, which includes a player option, comes weeks after the 76ers traded nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George and multiple future draft picks to the Boston Celtics, acquiring 2024 NBA Finals MVP forward Jaylen Brown.