LeBron says title chase drove his 76ers move

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

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

From LeBron himself Via @TroyRenck on X

What happened: LeBron James said he seriously considered retirement before choosing to continue. He described this decision as his last and the coming season as one final journey.

Why it matters: Philadelphia has not reached the NBA Finals since 2001 and last won the championship in 1983. Another title would be James' fifth and his first with a fourth franchise.

By the numbers: James is a 22-time All-Star, 21-time All-NBA selection and four-time league MVP. He also owns four Finals MVP awards.

What to watch: Training camp will show how Philadelphia plans to deploy James as he enters his 24th NBA season.

Sources

@TroyRenck 2026-07-25T03:49:14.656297+00:00

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