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LeBron James Signs $8M Deal with Sixers

7/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

LeBron James announced on Friday he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season, signing an $8 million, two-year contract with a player option.
Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey completed the signing as part of a roster overhaul that added Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Fans queued at the Mitchell & Ness flagship store for $55 James-Sixers T-shirts, while Shibe Vintage Sports said a full day’s merchandise sold in two hours.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 James announced on ESPN’s “Decision” that he would join the Miami Heat, forming a player-driven “Big Three” with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh; the broadcast drew about 13.1 million viewers. The precedent of superstar free-agency reshaping franchises reappeared in 2024 when the Philadelphia 76ers signed James to an $8 million, two-year deal, prompting fans to camp at the Mitchell & Ness store.

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Story summary

LeBron James announced on Friday he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season, signing an $8 million, two-year contract with a player option.
Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey completed the signing as part of a roster overhaul that added Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Fans queued at the Mitchell & Ness flagship store for $55 James-Sixers T-shirts, while Shibe Vintage Sports said a full day’s merchandise sold in two hours.

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