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LeBron James Signs Two-Year, $8 M Deal with Sixers

7/29/2026

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LeBron Joins Sixers

LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million veteran-minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, announced on July 27, 2026.
The deal includes a player option for 2027-28 and a 15 % trade kicker.
James said the move is his “last decision” to chase a fifth NBA title and will wear No. 23.
Agent Rich Paul announced the deal with group text “Sixers it is,” after which teammates praised James as the No. 23 jersey sold out.

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Green Cites LeBron

Draymond Green said insiders hinted at LeBron James’s Philadelphia signing and that the 2015-2018 Finals rivalry created a mental hurdle that likely stopped James from joining Golden State.
Green warned that expected media and fan attacks on James’s legacy would have been miserable and heavily influenced James’s decision.
After declining a $27.7 million player option, Green could have earned a three-year, roughly $20 million-per-year contract if James had signed with Golden State.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 LeBron James became an unrestricted free agent and announced on ESPN’s “The Decision” that he would join the Miami Heat, creating the first player-driven NBA superteam with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The move, backed by $46 million cap space and six-year $110.1 million contracts, set a precedent that shapes later marquee signings, including his recent Philadelphia contract.

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LeBron Joins Sixers

LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million veteran-minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, announced on July 27, 2026.
The deal includes a player option for 2027-28 and a 15 % trade kicker.
James said the move is his “last decision” to chase a fifth NBA title and will wear No. 23.
Agent Rich Paul announced the deal with group text “Sixers it is,” after which teammates praised James as the No. 23 jersey sold out.

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