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

7/28/2026

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LeBron James (NBA star) signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
He declined offers from the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers before signing.
The Utah Jazz said his move weakens the Eastern Conference and improves their playoff chances.
Utah holds pick-swap rights to the Cavaliers’ 2027-2029 first-round picks.
Utah also acquired future Los Angeles Lakers picks via the Walker Kessler trade.

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LeBron James (NBA star) signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
He declined offers from the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers before signing.
The Utah Jazz said his move weakens the Eastern Conference and improves their playoff chances.
Utah holds pick-swap rights to the Cavaliers’ 2027-2029 first-round picks.
Utah also acquired future Los Angeles Lakers picks via the Walker Kessler trade.