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

8/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers explored a reunion despite having Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
But the Cavs’ salaries to those three players left no cap space to add James without cuts.
Insiders said Mitchell backed sharing a backcourt with James, yet roster math and other teams’ moves blocked the deal.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN’s *The Decision* that he would join the Miami Heat, forming a “Big Three” with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh after the Heat used nearly $46 million of cap space to sign them. That player-empowerment moment reshaped roster building, and today Cleveland’s remaining cap commitments keep a comparable blockbuster trade out of reach.

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Story summary

LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers explored a reunion despite having Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
But the Cavs’ salaries to those three players left no cap space to add James without cuts.
Insiders said Mitchell backed sharing a backcourt with James, yet roster math and other teams’ moves blocked the deal.

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