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LeBron James signs two‑year deal with Philadelphia 76ers
NBA superstar LeBron James, 41, announced on July 24, 2026 that he has signed a two‑year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $8 million, with a player option for the second year. The deal, confirmed by his agent Rich Paul and ESPN’s Shams Charania, is a veteran‑minimum contract that represents a significant pay cut from his previous $53 million salary with the Los Angeles Lakers.
James said on social media that he is not moving for money or family, but to continue competing and to help the Sixers win a championship. He will join a roster that already includes All‑Star center Joel Embiid, guard Tyrese Maxey and recent addition Jaylen Brown, creating a “Big Four” that makes Philadelphia an immediate title contender. The signing follows James’ eight‑season stint with the Lakers and completes the Sixers’ aggressive off‑season roster overhaul aimed at ending their decades‑long title drought.