LeBron James heads to Philadelphia, leaves Lakers in free-agency bombshell
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LeBron James is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers after entering free agency and departing the Los Angeles Lakers, the New York Post reported on July 24, 2026.
The unexpected move ends James’s run in Los Angeles and immediately reshapes the Eastern Conference landscape. Contract terms were not disclosed in the initial report.
James’s decision comes just weeks after he became a free agent. Philadelphia, which has been looking to add a marquee player, now lands one of the sport’s biggest names.
The agreement marks one of the most dramatic free-agency moves in recent NBA history, sending shock waves across the league ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Source: New York Post
