The suspense around LeBron James’ next move in the NBA came to an end on Friday as the 41-year-old confirmed that he will be headed to Philadelphia 76ers.
LeBron had left the Los Angeles Lakers on free agency after last season, a team he had been a part of since 2018 and led to a title in 2020.
The Sixers become the fourth team to have the services of the four-time MVP, after Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and the Lakers. LeBron heads to the team on a two-year contract worth $8 million with a player option in hand.
Here is everything you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers:
When did Philadelphia 76ers last win the NBA championship?
Philadelphia 76ers plays in the Eastern Conference in the NBA. This will mark LeBron’s return to the East after eight years. The Sixers have not won an NBA championship since 1983 and has not advanced out of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs since 2001.
In total, the Sixers have won three titles. Before 1983, their NBA championship came in 1967 and 1955. It was known as Syracuse Nationals during the 1955 triumph.
Who is the head coach of Philadelphia 76ers?
Philadelphia 76ers is currently coached by Nick Nurse, who has been in-charge since 2023. He is known for leading Toronto Raptors to its maiden NBA title in 2019.
Since, taking over at the Sixers, Nurse has led the team to two playoff appearances in his first three seasons.
Who are the major players in Philadelphia 76ers?
LeBron said in his announcement that he thought he could help the Sixers make a championship team. In Philadelphia, he joins Joel Embiid, who plays as a Centre, and was named as the league MVP in 2022-23.
The team boasts of other notable names such as Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. In fact, it also signed former Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown this off-season which makes it a strong contender to challenge for the title.
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Published on Jul 24, 2026