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76ers land Jaylen Brown, sign LeBron James.

7/25/2026

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Story summary

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in a trade that sent Paul George and two first-round picks to Boston.
LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the 76ers, joining Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Brown.
The Detroit Pistons added shooters Isaiah Joe, Taurean Prince, Gary Harris and John Collins, lost Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart, and kept forward Jalen Duren in a standoff.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN’s “The Decision” that he would join the Miami Heat, pairing with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in a $48 million cap-space-driven “Big Three” that won back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013 and sparked the modern super-team era. His 2024 two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, reuniting him with Joel Embiid, mirrors that earlier blueprint.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in a trade that sent Paul George and two first-round picks to Boston.
LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the 76ers, joining Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Brown.
The Detroit Pistons added shooters Isaiah Joe, Taurean Prince, Gary Harris and John Collins, lost Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart, and kept forward Jalen Duren in a standoff.

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