After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the second round of the 2026 postseason, superstar LeBron James wrote that he was "done," but on Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers officially welcomed the four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion into the fold.
LeBron James chose the 76ers because he believes they give him his best chance at another championship. Apparently, geography didn’t hurt, either. A source told Marc Stein of The Stein Line that the opportunity to live in New York City and commute to Philadelphia played a role in James’ decision to sign with the Sixers.
LeBron James has been tied to two numbers throughout his career, and he has now decided which one he will wear with the Philadelphia 76ers. James is returning to his classic No.
The 76ers landed LeBron James. Now they need Joel Embiid. That may be the simplest way to describe Philadelphia’s championship hopes after James chose the Sixers in free agency.
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
Everyone had been waiting for LeBron James to make his free agency decision and now that the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar has chosen to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, just about everyone has an opinion on that as well.
New Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is expected to have a huge impact on the team this season and in many years to come. Kessler will undoubtedly benefit offensively by playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but where he thrives most is on the defensive end.
In the middle of July, Charles Barkley insisted LeBron James had only one honorable choice left. Return to Cleveland and stop chasing stacked teams. Instead, LeBron made his long-awaited move to Philadelphia.
When the Los Angeles Lakers take the court for the 2026-27 season, they will look much different than they did last season as they completely overhauled their roster.
Perhaps the biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was re-signing Austin Reaves to a new four-year contract. After playing on what was arguably the biggest bargain contract in the league, Reaves has now cashed in and will be a core member of this franchise for many years.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Bronny James has been urged to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers following LeBron James’ departure in free agency. LeBron has just signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, but Bronny remains contracted to the LA Lakers.
LeBron James, in his own words, was close to retiring at the end of the last season, when the Los Angeles Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.
One of the most beloved Los Angeles Lakers role players ever has come to LeBron James’ defense. Lakers icon Derek Fisher on Sunday weighed in on James’ stunning move to the Philadelphia 76ers.
One of the main goals for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the NBA offseason was re-signing rising star Austin Reaves to a lucrative long-term deal, securing his future with the storied franchise while playing alongside superstar Luka Doncic.