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FILE - Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, center left, goes up for the shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia.

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LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. James says “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.” James wrote he was “done” when his 23rd NBA season ended. He says “I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and deicide if I still love this game.”

LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets

LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets

The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that’s what oddsmakers and bettors appear to believe after LeBron James’ latest decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. New York’s championship run last month capped a season that extended an unprecedented run of NBA parity, with eight different franchises winning titles in the last eight seasons. There’s at least a reasonable chance now that the run of new champions will continue in 2027, and Philadelphia is just one of the contenders on that list.