LeBron James makes NBA free agency decision, announces plans to sign with 76ers

LeBron James announced Friday that he will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers next season.James, 41, is reportedly signing a two-year, $8 million deal, taking a major discount, to join the 76ers, ESPN first reported.The 76ers will be the fourth team James has played for in his illustrious career.For Philadelphia, James is the second major star to join the team this offseason, as they acquired star Jaylen Brown in a stunning trade with the Boston Celtics earlier this month.This is a breaking news story.
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