Lebron James Announces Move to Philadelphia 76Ers for Final Season

WHO:

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he was "not going for money" and questioned, "What am I really playing for at this point?"

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he was "not going for money" and questioned, "What am I really playing for at this point?"

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James revealed that he was leaning towards retirement when the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs.

Heavy NFL - Saquon Barkley made a pitch to LeBron James to bring his talent to Philadelphia earlier in July.

NBC News - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro made a recruiting pitch to LeBron James before his decision.

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he was "not going for money" and questioned, "What am I really playing for at this point?"

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "This is my last decision."

NBC News - LeBron James expressed excitement about energizing a new fan base.

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James revealed that he was strongly considering retirement going into the offseason.

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he was "not going for money" and questioned, "What am I really playing for at this point?"

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time."

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he was not going for money, family, or any other reason but to compete and win.

NBC News - LeBron James plans to end his legendary career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Heavy NFL - Saquon Barkley made a pitch to LeBron James to bring his talent to Philadelphia earlier in July.

NY Post - Andre Drummond had a curious reaction to LeBron James' decision to join the 76ers.

Heavy NFL - Micah Parsons tweeted about LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.

TMZ - Kevin Hart celebrated LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in a video posted to his Instagram.

The Source - Pennsylvania governor declared July 24 “LeBron James Day” as the NBA star prepares to sign with the 76ers.

Boston.com - LeBron James will join Jaylen Brown among new additions to Philadelphia's roster.

WTNH - LeBron James, NBA’s all-time leading scorer

RealGM Basketball - Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe

WHAT:

NBC News - LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option for Year 2.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James stated, "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time."

NBC News - LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option for Year 2.

Pro Football Network - LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season.

Pro Football Network - LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers is a two-year deal worth $8 million, with a player option for Year 2.

Pro Football Network - LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season.

Pro Football Network - LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers is a two-year deal worth $8 million, with a player option for Year 2.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James has agreed to sign a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option for Year 2.

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time."

Heavy NFL - LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers is considered a game-changing moment in sports history.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers is a two-year deal worth $8 million, with a player option for Year 2.

Heavy NFL - LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers is considered a game-changing moment in sports history.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James has agreed to sign a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option for Year 2.

Heavy NFL - LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers is considered a game-changing moment in sports history.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James stated, "I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship."

Heavy NFL - LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers is considered a game-changing moment in sports history.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James will form a core alongside Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe.

Heavy NFL - LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers is considered a game-changing moment in sports history.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James could play both seasons of his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, potentially delaying retirement until at least 2028.

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team."

NBC News - LeBron James stated, "This is my last decision. I'm not going for money. I'm not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point?"

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James expressed, "Thank you LA. Miami I'll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always be home!"

NBC News - LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option for Year 2.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he is "not going for money" and questioned, "What am I really playing for at this point?"

Heavy NFL - LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers is considered a game-changing moment in sports history.

NY Post - LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for far less than anyone expected, agreeing to a two-year, $8 million contract.

NBC News - LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option for Year 2.

NY Post - LeBron James is heading to Philadelphia for what he called the final chapter of his Hall of Fame career.

Heavy NFL - LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers is considered a game-changing moment in sports history.

NY Post - The 76ers are now considered legitimate NBA title contenders following LeBron James' announcement.

NY Post - LeBron James stated that this decision is "the last decision" of his career.

Heavy NFL - LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat after weeks of debate.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James considered signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves before choosing the Philadelphia 76ers.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned, "I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship."

WTNH - LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBC News - LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Heavy NFL - LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

NY Post - LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers that includes a player option.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James will have a player option for Year 2 of his contract.

WHERE:

WTNH - Philadelphia 76ers, Broad Street

WHEN:

NY Post - The Philadelphia 76ers have a pair of preseason games against the Celtics scheduled for mid-October.

Heavy NFL - LeBron James made the announcement on social media on a Friday.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James was strongly considering retirement going into the offseason.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James stated that he chose the 76ers because they gave him the best chance to chase another championship.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James emphasized he still wants to "sacrifice," "work," "grind," and "compete" for another championship.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James emphasized he still loves the game and has more to give, stating, "I still truly love this game, and I have more to give."

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James emphasized he still wants to "sacrifice," "work," "grind," and "compete" for another championship.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James emphasized he still loves the game and has more to give, stating, "I still truly love this game, and I have more to give."

NBC News - LeBron James emphasized that he believes he can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team.

NY Post - LeBron James decided the 76ers gave him the best chance to chase another championship.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James emphasized he still wants to "sacrifice," "work," "grind," and "compete" for another championship.

Heavy NFL - LeBron James expressed that he was "not going for money" and questioned, "What am I really playing for at this point?"

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James expressed he still loves the game and has more to give, stating, "I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship."

Heavy NFL - LeBron James stated, "I thought I was done when the season ended," and expressed he "wasn't ready to announce it" at that time.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James expressed that he is "not going for money" and questioned, "What am I really playing for at this point?"

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James emphasized he is "not going for money" and questioned, "What am I really playing for at this point?"

WTNH - LeBron James stated he believes he can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he was not going for money, family, or any other reason but to compete and win.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James expressed he still loves the game and has more to give.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he took "real time to just think" about his decision during the offseason.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he had "an incredible few months with all the people I love trying to figure it all out."

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James took "real time to just think" about his decision during the offseason, stating, "The last few weeks have really been special."

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he had "an incredible few months with all the people I love trying to figure it all out."

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James revealed that he was leaning towards retirement when the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James took "real time to just think" about his decision during the offseason, stating, "The last few weeks have really been special."

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James mentioned he had "an incredible few months with all the people I love trying to figure it all out."

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James took "real time to just think" about his decision during the offseason, stating, "The last few weeks have really been special."

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James took "real time to just think" about his decision during the offseason.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James took time to think about his decision and consulted with people he loves.

LeBron James has officially signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, which includes a player option for the second year. He expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating, "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time." The 76ers are set to kick off their preseason with a pair of games against the Celtics in mid-October.