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LeBron James Signs $8M Two-Year Deal with 76ers

7/25/2026

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LeBron Joins 76ers

LeBron James announced on July 24, 2026 that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract.
He called the move his “last decision” after considering retirement.
At 41, James will enter his 24th season, becoming the NBA’s oldest active player.
The 76ers finished 2025-26 at 45-37 and were swept by the New York Knicks in the semifinals.
The franchise has not won a championship since 1983.

Summary

Nurse Expands Rotation

Coach Nick Nurse now has five elite starters after LeBron James’s signing, expanding lineup flexibility.
The Sixers swapped Andre Drummond for rookie Ariel Hukporti, with Adem Bona also competing for backup center.
Nurse runs a nine-man rotation that lets seven non-centers play multiple positions and five serve as scorers.
The rotation gives James 29 minutes, Embiid 32, and spreads the remainder among Maxey, Brown, Edgecombe, Simons, Wade, Bona and Barlow.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 Michael Jordan ended his baseball hiatus and re-signed with the Chicago Bulls, prompting a dramatic turnaround that culminated in the 1995-96 season’s 72-10 record, the NBA’s best regular-season mark until the Warriors’ 73-9 run in 2016. The comeback, overseen by coach Phil Jackson, revived the franchise’s 1990s dynasty model, showing how veteran superstars can reshape roster strategy and league revenue trends.

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LeBron Joins 76ers

LeBron James announced on July 24, 2026 that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract.
He called the move his “last decision” after considering retirement.
At 41, James will enter his 24th season, becoming the NBA’s oldest active player.
The 76ers finished 2025-26 at 45-37 and were swept by the New York Knicks in the semifinals.
The franchise has not won a championship since 1983.

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