LeBron James will play his 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers after signing a two-year contract. Multiple outlets announced the signing on Friday. James picked Philadelphia from Cleveland and Miami. Team analysts note first-year Dean Wade's early impact on the roster and suggest interest in additional veteran signings. Analysts also predict Wade's role will change the team's pecking order before any regular-season games. The compact agreement keeps options open and leaves room for adjustment on both sides. Early reports around the league hint that the front office is still scouting the market for help. Supporters are quietly hopeful, though stubborn doubts remain about how the roster fits together. The talk-track conversation centers on whether Wade can remain in the lineup night after night. Support on the bench is another tricky area, with scouts pointing to a thin second unit. Even with the slew of caveats, the mood in the room projects quiet confidence on signing day. Local fans are the to see how this all shakes out as preseason talk intensifies.