South Florida basketball fans hoping for a historic reunion with "The King" had their hopes dashed Friday morning.
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has officially agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The deal includes a player option for the second year.
The announcement brings a stunning end to a week of rampant speculation in Miami. Rumors of a South Beach return reached a fever pitch on Tuesday when the Miami Heat’s social media team committed a massive blunder, accidentally publishing—and quickly deleting—an unlisted YouTube livestream link titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference".
Despite the online frenzy and Pat Riley's recent blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 41-year-old superstar opted to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love. James enters his 24th NBA season joining a formidable Eastern Conference roster alongside Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.