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LeBron James Signs With 76ers for 2026-27 Season
24 Jul
Summary
- LeBron James announced he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2026-27.
- Dwight Howard publicly called for Ben Simmons' return to the 76ers.
- Ben Simmons is currently a free agent after missing the 2025-26 season.
LeBron James has committed to playing for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2026-2027 NBA season, according to an announcement made on July 24, 2026. This significant move in the NBA landscape has already generated buzz within the basketball community.
Following the news of James's decision, former Lakers player Dwight Howard shared a message on social media. Howard posted a picture from his time with the 76ers, urging the team to also bring back Ben Simmons. Simmons, who was drafted first overall by the Sixers in 2016, had a notable career with the team, earning multiple All-Star selections.
Simmons requested a trade after the 2021 NBA Playoffs and later played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers. He has been a free agent throughout the 2025-2026 season. The Sixers were previously mentioned as a desired team by Simmons.
