Agent: LeBron James to sign 2-year deal with 76ers

Field Level Media|published: Fri 24th July, 11:52 2026

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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.

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.

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.

--Field Level Media

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