76ers sign LeBron James on two-year, $8 million deal, capping Brown-George swap

Deal carries a player option, per Charania

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 241 min read

What happened: Philadelphia has agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with LeBron James that includes a player option, according to Shams Charania. The signing caps an offseason in which the 76ers traded Paul George to acquire Jaylen Brown, drafted Labaron Philon, and signed Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons.

Why it matters: The move ends speculation over where James would land this offseason after reports linked him to a return to Cleveland or a stay in Dallas market discussions tied to other teams. It also gives Philadelphia a fifth notable addition alongside Brown, Simons, Wade and Philon heading into the 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Five roster additions for Philadelphia this offseason: Jaylen Brown (trade), Labaron Philon (draft), Dean Wade (signing), Anfernee Simons (signing) and LeBron James (signing).

What to watch: Watch for how Philadelphia's revamped roster is deployed once training camp opens for the 2026-27 season.

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r/nba 2026-07-24T15:45:02.402894+00:00

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