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LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, including a player option for the second year. In his 24th NBA season, he accepted a significant pay cut to join a strong roster in pursuit of his fifth championship.
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Reviewed by Unleeshed editorsLeBron James Signs Two-Year Contract with Philadelphia 76ers
- 1LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, including a player option for the second year, marking his 24th NBA season.
- 2The signing was announced in July 2026, following LeBron's contemplation of retirement and decision to continue playing because of his love for the game and desire to win another championship.
- 3James joins a strong 76ers roster featuring Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, positioning the team as a championship contender with multiple All-Star and MVP talents.
- 4To accommodate James' salary under NBA cap rules, the 76ers waived wing Dalen Terry shortly after signing James.
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