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76ers sign LeBron James and add former Lakers teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:27 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

76ers sign LeBron James and add former Lakers teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers have successfully signed LeBron James, who announced on July 25, 2026, his commitment to finish his career in Philadelphia. Alongside James, the 76ers are expected to add Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who is negotiating a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Caldwell-Pope brings championship experience, having previously played with James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The 76ers are looking to enhance their roster, particularly aiming for more defensive capabilities and three-point shooting depth. The addition of Caldwell-Pope aligns with their strategies to bolster their bench.

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•LeBron James signs a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers.
•Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the 76ers after a buyout with Memphis.
•James and Caldwell-Pope previously won a championship together with the Lakers in 2020.
•The 76ers aim to strengthen their bench with defensive-minded players.
•The team made an aggressive trade for Jaylen Brown to enhance their roster.

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6:27 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers reportedly signing $147M elite shooter, ex-Lakers NBA champion to reunite with LeBron James

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia 76ers were able to land LeBron James on Friday morning. They are apparently not wasting anytime to build the bench behind James, bringing in his former teammate that won a NBA championship together.
— Yahoo Sports

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