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LeBron James joins 76ers
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LeBron James signs a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, stating it's his final NBA move. The deal sparks widespread reactions from fans, players, and public figures.
How it unfolded
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Joel Embiid's viral reaction surfaces
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Social media reacts to LeBron's move
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LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers
What happened earlier
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Full story →LeBron James hears 76ers pitch 12 years later
LeBron James will join Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year veterans' minimum deal worth about $3.9 million per season, 12 years after Embiid’s 2014 social media pitch.
James’ addition places the 76ers among NBA title favorites, alongside Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe.
The 76ers hired Mike Gansey as team president, who previously traded for Jaylen Brown from Boston.
Earlier · 6h ago
Full story →LeBron James to sign $8M deal with 76ers
LeBron James reportedly to sign a two-year, $8-million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
James earned nearly $53 million last season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The move is described as James' planned final destination in his career.
The report originates from ESPN.
The contract is notably less than James' current salary.