Audience: Philadelphia Real Estate Professionals, Investors and Business Owners Estimated Read Time: 6 Minutes LeBron James is coming to Philadelphia. On July 24, 2026, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer announced that he would join the Philadelphia 76ers for a record-extending 24th season. The agreement reportedly includes a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option for the second year. James described the move as one final opportunity to compete for a championship.