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Superstar LeBron James is heading to the City of Brotherly Love.
James, 41, is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Friday.
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The 76ers will be the fourth team for James, who spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, highlighted by helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.
A four-time NBA MVP and the league’s all-time leading scorer, James completed his record-setting 23rd NBA season in 2025-26.
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James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds this past season with the Lakers. The 22-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion is the all-time leader in games (1,622) and points (43,440).
A native of Akron, Ohio, James was the No. 1 pick of his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in 2003. He played for the Cavs (2003-10, 2014-18) and the Miami Heat (2010-14) before joining the Lakers.
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This story was originally published July 24, 2026 at 8:50 AM.