Perkins puts 76ers on a two-year championship clock

The deal carries a second-year player option.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

"I believe [LeBron is] going to win a championship in the next two years with this team." @KendrickPerkins says LeBron Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Kendrick Perkins predicted LeBron James will win his fifth NBA championship with Philadelphia. James joined the club on a two-year, roughly $8 million contract.

Why it matters: The forecast raises the stakes for a team built to contend immediately. The same Perkins who backed Philadelphia as a championship team now expects it to finish the job.

By the numbers: The prediction's two-year window matches the full contract term, although James can opt out before the second season. A title would be the fifth of his career.

What to watch: Philadelphia's rotation and James' decision on the player option will shape how long that window stays open.

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@ESPNNBA 2026-07-30T20:38:19.779979+00:00

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