The Brief LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the teams the NBA legend was reportedly considering. The Philadelphia 76ers offered James, 41, a two-year, $8-million contract. The Minnesota Timberwolves will not get LeBron James after the NBA legend opted to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron's career resume speaks for itself, with four NBA Championships – each of which he won Finals MVP – and four league MVP awards.