LeBron James officially set for record 24th season in Philadelphia

Two-year deal includes a player option

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨 LeBron James will play a HISTORIC 24th season in Philadelphia! Via @NBA on X

What happened: The agreement is worth $8 million over two years. James will wear No. 23 for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: At 41, James will extend his NBA record for career seasons. Philadelphia remains $2.01 million below the first apron following a corresponding roster waiver.

By the numbers: James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds across 60 games in 2025-26.

What to watch: Training camp will offer the first look at James in Philadelphia's rotation. Any further roster moves will shape the supporting group around him.

Sources

@NBA 2026-07-27T16:03:09.319656+00:00

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