LeBron James’ move to the Philadelphia 76ers has been officially confirmed. The 76ers announced the signing on July 27, 2026, after James announced on social media on July 24 that he would play in Philadelphia. The contract was reported to be worth $8 million over two years.
The key developments are the change of team and the first 24th season in NBA history.
Key Changes
James has moved from the Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA has described the 2026–27 season as James’ first 24th season in NBA history. James is also listed on the 76ers’ official roster as a player for the 2026–27 season.
Current Status
What has been confirmed so far is the contract, his joining the team, and the season schedule. However, the October 20 game is a scheduled debut and does not necessarily mean that James will actually play.
Impact
Following the move, James’ first game with his new team is scheduled to be an away game against the New York Knicks. He is then scheduled to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in his Philadelphia home debut. On December 25, the 76ers are scheduled to visit the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Schedule | Game |
|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | Away game at the New York Knicks; scheduled 76ers debut |
| October 22, 2026 | Cleveland Cavaliers game; scheduled Philadelphia home debut |
| December 25, 2026 | Away game at the Los Angeles Lakers |
Next Checkpoints
The first checkpoint is the October 20 away game against the New York Knicks. James’ actual availability should be confirmed separately before tipoff. The October 22 Philadelphia home debut and the December 25 road game against the Lakers will follow.
Source verification: [Philadelphia 76ers official signing announcement](https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/philadelphia-76ers-sign-4x-nba-champion-and-22x-all-star-lebron-james), [AP report on the signing and team move](https://apnews.com/article/lebron-james-76ers-1db738a3a8c29aab2be24b1bc8082ae9), [NBA guide to his 24th season](https://api-hub.nba.com/news/10-games-to-watch-lebron-james-24th-season), [NBA 2026–27 season schedule](https://www.nba.com/news/2026-27-nba-regular-season-schedule), [Official 76ers schedule](https://www.nba.com/team/1610612755/sixers/schedule)