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LeBron James signs $8 M, two-year deal with 76ers

7/25/2026

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LeBron Joins 76ers

LeBron James (41) signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24, 2026.
He said the deal is his last free-agency choice and that he wants a championship.
The deal pays about $3.9 million this season, far below his $52 million Lakers salary.
Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed July 24, 2026 LeBron James Day in Pennsylvania.

Summary

Heat Target Thompson

The Miami Heat have shifted to a “Plan B” roster overhaul after LeBron’s decision, targeting veteran wing options.
Pat Riley said the team needs a true playmaker and is eyeing Klay Thompson if Dallas can shed the final $17.2 million of his contract.
Coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized the need for a bigger backcourt guard to pair with Giannis and Bam Adebayo.

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Historical Context

The Heat’s habit of building around huge contracts began when Pat Riley added Alonzo Mourning in 1995 and later secured Shaquille O’Neal with a five-year, $100 million extension in 2005. That approach resurfaces whenever a franchise signs a marquee free agent, prompting Miami to seek depth on the wing. Large deals therefore keep reshaping team composition.

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LeBron Joins 76ers

LeBron James (41) signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24, 2026.
He said the deal is his last free-agency choice and that he wants a championship.
The deal pays about $3.9 million this season, far below his $52 million Lakers salary.
Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed July 24, 2026 LeBron James Day in Pennsylvania.

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