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76ers Sign LeBron James to $8M Two-Year Deal

9/9/2026

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  • The Philadelphia 76ers signed LeBron James to a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option.
  • The team acquired Jaylen Brown via trade, positioning the roster for title contention over the next two seasons.
  • Jon Krawczynski reported James likely chose Philadelphia because playing with Brown improves his championship odds.
  • Head coach Nick Nurse faces a make-or-break 2026-27 season amid limited player availability since December 2023.