LeBron James Leaves 2026-27 Living Plans Unfinalized as NYC Commute Could Cost $804,000
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 31
LeBron James Leaves 2026-27 Living Plans Unfinalized as NYC Commute Could Cost $804,000
1 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 31
Summary
LeBron James has not finalized where he will live for the 2026-27 season after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to The Athletic.
NYC and New Jersey remain options after ESPN reported July 24 that James could base himself outside Philadelphia while playing for the Sixers.
A New York-to-Philadelphia commute would be unusual but feasible: the trip is about 100 miles, and Katz said a helicopter could cut travel time to roughly 45 minutes.
PhillyVoice, citing Wing Air Helicopters, estimated season-long round-trip flights from New York would cost about $804,000.
The arrangement would not be unprecedented for the franchise; Wilt Chamberlain and JJ Redick also lived in New York while playing for Philadelphia.