Skip to contentWhat you should knowLeBron James is signing a two-year deal with the Sixers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.The 41-year-old James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, is entering his 24th season. A future Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion, James spent the last eight seasons with the Lakers.Earlier this month, the Sixers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Celtics in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks.The Sixers' projected starting lineup now includes James, Brown, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid.How did LeBron land in Philly? We've been tracking all the twists and turns — and hints — along the way.Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey has a history with James. They first crossed paths as Ohio high school basketball players and later when Gansey was an executive with the Cavaliers.Pin Icon Pinned6 hours agoSixers land LeBron and shock the NBA worldThe 76ers had already shocked the NBA by acquiring Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade on July 2. They just one-upped themselves.LeBron James, a legendary player and one of the most famous humans on planet Earth, is coming to Philly. According to ESPN, he agreed to a two-year contract with the Sixers on Friday in one of the more improbable roster additions in franchise history.The second monumental move in a month days further illustrates that the Sixers are making the all-in push toward championship contention in an Eastern Conference, joining a Toronto Raptors team that has re-acquired Kawhi Leonard and a Miami Heat team that traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent days.4 hours agoLeBron James Sixers jerseys already sold outFanatics is already sold out of LeBron James Sixers jerseys.About two hours after the news broke, all first editions of the no. 23 jerseys were sold out on the Fanatics website. The adult royal blue, white, and red Swingman premium jerseys had been selling for $124.99, in line with the price of similar jerseys for other Sixers stars. Youth jerseys had also been available to pre-order for $69.99.Once James' signing was announced, his new jersey was available for purchase “instantly,” according to Brandon Williams, Fanatics vice president for global communications.4 hours agoCaitlin Clark stunned LeBron picked PhillyCaitlin Clark reacts in real-time to learning LeBron James is joining the 76ers:“No way! Wow. … I’ll be watching more 76ers games.” pic.twitter.com/GAhbwF6oHw— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) July 24, 2026