LeBron James is heading to the Metropolis of Brotherly Love.
The four-time NBA champion is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday morning. He joins a crew with former MVP Joel Embiid, former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and two-time All-Star Tyrese Maxey.
Philadelphia grew to become a legit vacation spot for James after it acquired Brown in a shocking commerce on July 1. The 76ers have been amongst a number of suitors, together with the Miami Warmth, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, that inquired about James’ providers after he knowledgeable the Los Angeles Lakers that he wasn’t returning to the crew.
Embiid, Brown and Maxey had all been in communication with James throughout his free company saga, with Maxey main the cost, in response to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on July 14. The recruiting paid off simply 10 days later.
The sports activities world reacted accordingly to James signing with the 76ers.
James opens up on his choice
James gave his reasoning behind why he selected the 76ers on X, saying that he wasn’t able to cease taking part in and that he needs to win a championship.
this recreation. I nonetheless really love this recreation, and I’ve extra to offer.
The previous few weeks have actually been particular. I’ve by no means been capable of haven’t any clue what to do and take actual time to simply suppose. I’ve had an unbelievable few months with all of the folks I really like attempting to determine all of it
β LeBron James (@KingJames) July 24, 2026
one other championship.
I consider I may help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship crew and I’m so excited to energise a brand new fan base and begin this unbelievable journey one final time.
Thanks LA. Miami I will eternally love and Northeast Ohio will all the time dwelling!
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β LeBron James (@KingJames) July 24, 2026
Sports activities world chimes in on James’ choice
James’ new teammate Jaylen Brown instantly made a tweet that stated: “#throwtheballup,” whereas Caitlin Clark was in a information convention and reacted reside after discovering out concerning the commerce.
#throwtheballup
β Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 24, 2026
Welcome to the town! Let me know once you tryna tee it up ππ½β³οΈ @KingJames
β Saquon Barkley (@saquon) July 24, 2026
β Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 24, 2026
Oh π§ https://t.co/w0phIig62z
β Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) July 24, 2026
We transfer. #TrustTheProcess pic.twitter.com/mHkgIKveaz
β Kyle Hamilton (@kyledhamilton_) July 24, 2026
Philly on tilt ππππππ
β MeekMill (@MeekMill) July 24, 2026
That Lebron jersey on the frats at Penn State day longs are gonna be robust https://t.co/wfe3ACg01j
β Mike Gesicki (@mikegesicki) July 24, 2026
I stated Philly was a choice he obtained an enormous man in Joel he obtained a all star wing in jay brown, after which he obtained two younger killa one who was only a all star in maxey after which VJ edge come I stated this was one them groups https://t.co/cM5W7IkPQj
β Ω (@monstatrezz) July 24, 2026
πβΌοΈ#TrustedTheProcess https://t.co/ABuOZsampj
β Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) July 24, 2026
Is Philly beginning 5 higher than the soldiers 2017 5?π€π€
β Theo pinson (@tpinsonn) July 24, 2026
I am a 76ers fan now π
β Mecole Hardman Jr. (@MecoleHardman4) July 24, 2026
This crew is stacked https://t.co/AlpAmXxwso
β Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) July 24, 2026
Ring Season π pic.twitter.com/BcwI6kEze8
β Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 24, 2026
No one needs to play with my man curry man I do not get it!! All he do is win!! What’s going on within the bay!!???
β Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) July 24, 2026
