LeBron James picks the 76ers: Grading his 'last decision' as Philly beats out Heat, Cavaliers, Warriors - CBS Sports

What the report says

CBS Sports reported July 24, 2026, that LeBron James has chosen to join the Philadelphia 76ers, describing it as the fourth team change of his NBA career and his self-described “last decision.” According to the report, James considered the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors before selecting Philadelphia, where CBS said he would sign on a minimum contract.

The outlet framed the move as the latest step in a rapid roster overhaul led by new 76ers basketball operations chief Mike Gansey. CBS said Philadelphia had already acquired Jaylen Brown from Boston in a trade involving Paul George and two first-round picks, and had used its mid-level exception on Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons. James would join a roster highlighted in the article by Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Brown and VJ Edgecombe.

CBS Sports’ NBA writers generally rated the choice favorably, with grades ranging from B to A+. The analysis emphasized the obvious value for Philadelphia, given James’ cost and experience, while noting basketball questions around Embiid’s health, defensive balance, shot distribution and coach Nick Nurse’s task of fitting several high-usage players together.

The report cast the move as significant for both James’ legacy and the 76ers’ title hopes. Several writers argued that a championship in Philadelphia would add another major achievement to James’ career, while also potentially ending a long drought for a franchise that, as CBS noted, has not won an NBA title since 1983.