LeBron calls 76ers move his ‘one last’ NBA journey

His two-year, $8 million deal carries a player option.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

On Day 25 of LeBron Watch ‘26, King James appears to have chosen what he sees as the best shot at ring No. 5: “I believ Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: James chose Philadelphia on Day 25 of LeBron Watch ’26, ending his offseason decision. He said he believes he can help build a championship team and energize a new fan base.

Why it matters: Philadelphia has not reached the NBA Finals since 2001, while James has made 10 Finals appearances in that span. A fifth title would make him the first player to win championships with four franchises.

By the numbers: James enters his 24th NBA season as a four-time champion, four-time MVP, 22-time All-Star and 21-time All-NBA selection.

What to watch: Philadelphia must now define James’ role and manage its roster around another championship push.

Sources

@TheSteinLine 2026-07-25T05:39:21.454418+00:00

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