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The City of Brotherly Love has its new star.
LeBron James announced on social media Friday that he will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers for his unprecedented 24th NBA season.
The move now makes the Sixers a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference and gives the city an added boost to what already has four strong sports teams, as the 76ers, Flyers, Eagles and Phillies all made the playoffs in their respective final seasons.
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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics attend a game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on December 25, 2023. (NBAE via Getty Images)
When James announced his “latest decision,” several of his new teammates didn’t even bother to contain their excitement.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley also wants to plan the links.
James, 41, reportedly signed a two-year, $8 million deal, at a significant discount, to join the 76ers, ESPN first reported.
James announced his decision in an article on X where he said he thought he was done at the end of last season and had probably played his last game. However, “I still really love this game and have more to give.”
A view of LeBron James speaking on stage during The Shop Live panel at Fanatics Fest at the Jacob Javits Center in New York on July 17, 2026. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics)
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The 76ers will be the fourth team James has played for during his illustrious career. For Philadelphia, James is the second major star to join the team this offseason, as they acquired Jaylen Brown in a stunning trade with the Boston Celtics earlier this month.
Last season, the 76ers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and they hope the additions of James and Brown can propel them to a championship.
Former Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)
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While James may not be the force he once was, he still remains a productive player entering his 24th season. In 60 games with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game and was named an All-Star for the 22nd time, extending his NBA record.
