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# Philadelphia 76ers officially confirm LeBron James signing
[Dan Gelston](https://www.independent.co.uk/author/dan-gelston)Monday 27 July 2026 17:03 BST
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LeBron James has officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers(Getty)
* [LeBron James](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/us-sport/nba/lebron-james-donald-trump-michael-jordan-nba-b3021390.html) officially signed a two-year, $8 million veteran's minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a move he described as his "last decision" after previously considering retirement. * The announcement was made on Friday, with the deal finalized on Monday, and the 76ers welcomed the four-time NBA MVP with a social media post featuring his No. 23 jersey and a crown. * James expressed enthusiasm for the new chapter, aiming to help the 76ers, who have not won an NBA championship since 1983, become a championship team alongside All-Stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown. * James will turn 42 in December and brings an unparalleled resume, including 22 All-Star selections, four MVP awards, and four NBA championships with three different franchises, to a team that was swept in the second round last season.