LeBron James set to sign with Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency blockbuster
Photograph: Jae C Hong/APView image in fullscreenLeBron James is headed to Philadelphia. Klutch CEO Rich Paul confirmed the agreement to ESPN.The move pairs the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and the newly acquired Jaylen Brown as Philadelphia bolster their roster in pursuit of a first NBA championship since 1983. James arrives after spending the past several seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.The deal gives James the flexibility to become a free agent again after one season while limiting the 76ers’ long-term financial commitment.James, 41, is a four-time NBA champion, four-time MVP and the league’s all-time leading scorer.
- ▪Photograph: Jae C Hong/APView image in fullscreenLeBron James is headed to Philadelphia.
- ▪Klutch CEO Rich Paul confirmed the agreement to ESPN.The move pairs the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and the newly acquired Jaylen Brown as Philadelphia bolster their roster in pursuit of a firs
- ▪James arrives after spending the past several seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.The deal gives James the flexibility to become a free agent again after one season while limiting the 76ers’ long-term financial commitment.James, 41, is a fo
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LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia. Photograph: Jae C Hong/APView image in fullscreenLeBron James is headed to Philadelphia. Photograph: Jae C Hong/APLeBron JamesLeBron James set to sign with Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency blockbusterStar will join on reported two-year, $8m deal41-year-old spent last six seasons with LakersGuardian sportFri 24 Jul 2026 11.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8m deal that includes a player option. Klutch CEO Rich Paul confirmed the agreement to ESPN.The move pairs the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and the newly acquired Jaylen Brown as Philadelphia bolster their roster in pursuit of a first NBA championship since 1983.
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