LeBron James Is Officially Signing With the Philadelphia 76ERS for His Final NBA Season

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LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year $8 million USD deal

The move ends his eight-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers

James shared on social media that the decision represents the final leg of his career

LeBron James is officially joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8-million USD contract ahead of his record-extending 24th NBA season. The transaction brings an end to the 41-year-old superstar’s eight-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.

James announced the move on social media, describing the signing as his “last decision” and expressing his desire to contend for another title. “I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship,” James wrote. He added that he believes he can help transform the 76ers into a title-winning roster while energizing a new fan base.

The four-time champion arrives in Philadelphia following a 22nd All-Star campaign. During his final season in Los Angeles, James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals across 60 regular-season games, while increasing his production to 23.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists in 10 playoff contests. His departure follows the Lakers’ Western Conference semifinals sweep against the Oklahoma City Thunder, after which James informed leadership of his intention to seek a new destination.

this game. I still truly love this game, and I have more to give. The last few weeks have really been special. I’ve never been able to have no clue what to do and take real time to just think. I’ve had an incredible few months with all the people I love trying to figure it all

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 24, 2026

another championship. 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. Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!🙏🏾🫡👑

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 24, 2026

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