Sports, Entertainment & Culture — July 26, 2026

LeBron James chooses 76ers, calls it his 'last decision.' LeBron James, after considering retirement, will continue his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, earning less in 2026-27 than he did as a rookie in 2003-04.

According to ESPN, James weighed stepping away from basketball entirely before opting to sign with Philadelphia. His framing of the move as final suggests the contract could carry him through the end of his playing career. The modest salary, below what he earned as a first-year player more than two decades ago, marks a notable departure from the maximum-level deals that defined much of his tenure in the league.

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