NBA veterans and rising talents voiced astonishment on July 24, 2026, after LeBron James announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season.
The four-time league MVP’s decision, confirmed earlier in the day, quickly dominated basketball discussions. Current and former players responded across social platforms, many describing the move as one of the most unexpected shifts of James’ 21-year career.
Details of the contract were not immediately disclosed, but the signing places the NBA’s all-time leading scorer alongside reigning MVP Joel Embiid in Philadelphia’s pursuit of a championship.
James, 41, departs the Los Angeles Lakers after six seasons and a 2020 title, adding a new chapter to a career that has included stops in Cleveland and Miami.
Reaction from around the league continued to pour in throughout the evening as players, coaches and analysts assessed the impact of the future Hall of Famer’s latest move.
Source: New York Post
