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

8/3/2026

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LeBron Joins Sixers

LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24, 2026.
Kevin Durant, a Houston Rockets forward, praised the Sixers’ four 25-point scorers and said James’s move helps the league.
President Donald Trump alleged James might be racist and said he prefers Michael Jordan.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the 2026-27 schedule will be released soon, likely in early August.

Summary

LeBron Ignites Sixers

Bill Strobel painted a Fairmount mural of LeBron James in a black 76ers No. 23 jersey on a red-and-blue background.
Rich Paul said on Game Over that the Sixers will use James as a point-guard facilitator, likening him to Draymond Green.
Doctors warned injuries to James and Joel Embiid could curb title hopes, though a championship would make James the first player to win NBA titles with four franchises.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN’s “The Decision” that he would join the Miami Heat, pairing with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh after the Heat held nearly $46 million in cap space and offered him a six-year, $110.1 million contract. That player-driven superteam model set a precedent echoed by his 2026 contract with Philadelphia, illustrating the league’s ongoing trend of veteran stars reshaping franchises.

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LeBron Joins Sixers

LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24, 2026.
Kevin Durant, a Houston Rockets forward, praised the Sixers’ four 25-point scorers and said James’s move helps the league.
President Donald Trump alleged James might be racist and said he prefers Michael Jordan.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the 2026-27 schedule will be released soon, likely in early August.

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