The King has found his new castle.
Following a lengthy free agency, LeBron James defied all odds and signed a two-year contract for $8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers.
There, the 41-year-old superstar will join splashy offseason acquisition Jaylen Brown, two-time all-star Tyrese Maxey, 2025 lottery pick VJ Edgecombe and face of the franchise Joel Embiid in the starting lineup as the team looks to win their first NBA Finals since 1983.
For those doing the math at home, yes, that was a year before LeBron was born.
“I thought I was done when the season ended,” the former Cavs/Heat/Cavs/Lakers icon shared on X, formerly Twitter. “I wasn’t ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but 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 [decide] if I still love this game. I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.”
“This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family…I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship.”
As of now, the schedule hasn’t been announced for the 2026-27 season but two preseason games — both against Jaylen Brown’s former Celtics — have tickets available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find for the game in Philly, which takes place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday, Oct. 16, was $471 including fees on SeatGeek.
Prices start at $184 including fees for the Saturday, Oct. 10 contest at Boston’s TD Garden.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
Is this the beginning of James’ final chapter of greatness? Or the start of a Michael Jordan Wizards-like era?
While we can’t say for certain, we do know the best way to find out is live.
Last season, the Sixers went 45-37. They beat the Celtics in a hard-fought seven-game series in the first round before getting swept by the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Additional information about LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers’ two 2026 preseason games against the Boston Celtics can be found below.
How much are tickets for LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers’ two announced preseason games?
A complete calendar including all announced 76ers preseason game dates, venues, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available are listed here:
| 76ers preseason game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 76ers vs. Celtics Saturday, Oct. 10 at the TD Garden in Boston, MA 8 p.m. |
$184 (including fees) |
| Celtics vs. 76ers Friday, Oct. 16 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA 7 p.m. |
$471 (including fees) |
Who plays for the 76ers?
Here’s head coach Nick Nurse’s roster heading into the 2026 season (players with positions listed are projected starters).
| Philadelphia 76ers roster |
|---|
| Tyrese Maxey (PG) |
| V.J. Edgecombe (SG) |
| Jaylen Brown (SF) — Acquired via trade with Boston |
| LeBron James (PF) — Signed in free agency |
| Joel Embiid (C) |
| Anfernee Simons |
| Caleb Love |
| Labaron Philon Jr. |
| MarJon Beauchamp |
| Jabari Walker |
| Rayan Rupert |
| Dalen Terry |
| Tyrese Martin |
| Justin Edwards |
| Dean Wade |
| Johni Broome |
| Dominick Barlow |
| Adem Bona |
| Ariel Hukporti |
Huge concerts in 2026
Many of the biggest names in the game are taking their hits on the road this year.
Here are just five of our favorite Hip-Hop icons you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Lil Wayne
• Vince Staples
• Don Toliver
• Wu-Tang Clan with Bone Thungs-N-Harmony
• Young Thug
Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest Hip-Hop heroes on tour in 2026 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
