LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th NBA season creates a championship contender but diminishes the fantasy basketball value for his new teammates.

With a projected starting five including James, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid, the team aims for an NBA championship. However, due to health concerns and the team's focus on playoff readiness, James and Embiid are expected to play fewer regular-season games. This means younger stars may carry a heavier load. James has averaged about 61 games per year recently, while Embiid has played only 32 games per year since his 2023 MVP win.

When all starters are healthy, James is likely to shift to a facilitating role, leading to fewer shots for himself and potentially higher field goal percentages for others. This dynamic could see Maxey, Brown, and Embiid averaging mid-20s scoring, with James and Edgecombe in the mid-teens. While James and Maxey could provide ample assists, the overall shot distribution means fewer scoring opportunities for everyone, impacting their fantasy projections. Maxey might slide from top 12 to top 25, Brown to top 40, and Edgecombe to top 75 in points leagues.