(FILES) US professional basketball player LeBron James attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's "Starting 5" at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California, on September 23, 2024. LeBron James announced on July 24, 2026 he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty Images)