LeBron James to play 24th, potential 25th NBA season in Philadelphia

Two-year, $8 million deal carries a player option

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 241 min read

Reporting for the 6p @SportsCenter on LeBron James deciding to play his 24th and potential 25th NBA seasons in Philadelp Via @ShamsCharania on X

What happened: Shams Charania reported on SportsCenter that LeBron James has decided to play his 24th and potential 25th NBA seasons in Philadelphia. The move follows the 76ers' agreement with James on a two-year, $8 million deal that includes a player option, capping a swap involving Jaylen Brown and Paul George.

Why it matters: The signing ends a 76ers Finals drought dating back to 2001. James' camp had said he would make the best decision for himself, and he had been delaying free agency to monitor the trade market before settling on Philadelphia.

By the numbers: Deal terms: two years, $8 million, player option. Franchise Finals drought: since 2001.

What to watch: Attention turns to how the 76ers' roster, built around Joel Embiid, integrates James for the 2026-27 season.

Sources

@ShamsCharania 2026-07-24T22:51:00.927714+00:00

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