LeBron's 76ers move tightens East race with champion Knicks

His $8 million deal includes a second-year player option.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

What happened: Philadelphia added James on Friday to a roster positioned to challenge New York in 2026-27. Justin Edwards remains a reserve option after making 12 starts last season.

Why it matters: The two-year commitment puts the 41-year-old James into his 24th NBA season. New York carries continuity in Mike Brown's system into its title defense.

By the numbers: James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals last season. Edwards shot 37.2 percent from 3-point range.

What to watch: Training camp will clarify Philadelphia's rotation and how New York adjusts its center depth for the 2026-27 race.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-07-25T08:41:18.343377+00:00

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