LeBron chooses 76ers, will sign 2-year, $8 million contract
LeBron James has made his choice for the 2026-27 NBA season. The veteran forward is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract worth $8 million. This deal includes a player option, giving James control over his future as he heads into a record-breaking 24th year in the league.
At 41 years old, James now joins his fourth different franchise. He arrives in Philadelphia with a clear goal: to secure a fifth championship title. The 76ers currently face a 43-year championship drought, a challenge that mirrors his historic 2016 run with the Cleveland Cavaliers when he brought a title back to that city after a 52-year wait.
Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul confirmed the terms of the agreement on Friday. This contract may well be the final major move of his career. As James steps onto the court for his 24th season, the basketball world watches to see if he can replicate his past successes and redefine the legacy of a new franchise.