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LeBron Joins Sixers, Ending Schedule Delay; Warriors Likely Re-sign Green

7/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

LeBron James announced on Friday that he will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
His three-week free-agency delay had stalled creation of the NBA’s 2026-27 schedule, which can now proceed.
The Sixers are expected to host opening-night and Christmas-day games now that James joins.
The Golden State Warriors are expected to re-sign Draymond Green to a $28 million-annual contract, matching the $27.7 million option he declined.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN’s live special that he would join the Miami Heat, pairing with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in a ‘Big 3’ after the Heat used nearly $46 million of cap space to sign two six-year, $110.1 million contracts. That move proved star mobility could boost league revenue, a lesson owners cite as they reshuffle the 2026-27 calendar after James’ delayed signing with Philadelphia.

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Story summary

LeBron James announced on Friday that he will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
His three-week free-agency delay had stalled creation of the NBA’s 2026-27 schedule, which can now proceed.
The Sixers are expected to host opening-night and Christmas-day games now that James joins.
The Golden State Warriors are expected to re-sign Draymond Green to a $28 million-annual contract, matching the $27.7 million option he declined.

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