LeBron James signs two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers in pursuit of his fifth championship.

July 25th news, According to ESPN , LeBron James has announced he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers . James' agent, Rich Paul , revealed that James will sign a two-year, $ 8 million contract with the 76ers , including a player option.

James stated on social media that he had considered retiring after the 2025-26 season, but after reflection, he confirmed that he still loves basketball and has the ability to continue contributing.

“ I still genuinely love this sport, and I have so much more to give, ” James wrote.

After joining the 76ers , James will team up with Joel Embiid , Tyrese Maxey , and Jaylen Brown , who joined the team this summer , with the goal of winning his fifth NBA championship before retiring .

For LeBron James, who is about to enter his 24th NBA season , this may be the last free agency decision of his career. He stated that he is not in it for the money, but rather to continue competing and experience the feeling of winning a championship again.

" I still want to sacrifice, work hard, fight, compete, win, and feel the thrill of winning a championship again, " James said.

The 76ers finished the season with a 45-37 record , but were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the eventual champion New York Knicks. The team hasn't won a championship since 1983 , and has only reached the Eastern Conference Finals twice and the NBA Finals once in the past four decades.

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