76ers sign LeBron James to two-year contract without no-trade clause

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

76ers sign LeBron James to two-year contract without no-trade clause
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The Philadelphia 76ers officially signed LeBron James to a two-year contract worth $8 million. The deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season and a 15% trade kicker but does not feature a no-trade clause due to NBA rules, which prevent such a clause for players signed as free agents if they haven't completed four years with the team. This contract structure reflects a mutual agreement prioritizing financial flexibility for the 76ers, enabling them to bolster their roster around James and maintain championship aspirations. James joins a core team that includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, following the team's earlier moves in free agency.

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  • LeBron James signs with 76ers on July 27, 2026.
  • Contract is worth $8 million for two years.
  • Includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.
  • No-trade clause absent due to NBA regulations.
  • 76ers aim to build around James with key roster additions.
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  • 2:57 AMYahoo SportsThe real reason LeBron James didn’t get a no-trade clause in his new 76ers contract
  • 1:16 AMYahoo Sports76ers Officially Sign LeBron James Without No-Trade Clause: Here’s Why
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LeBron James will not have a no-trade clause in his two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. James has enjoyed having a no-trade clause in his most recent Los Angeles Lakers contract, as well as in his past stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The Philadelphia 76ers officially signed LeBron James, but couldn't give him a no-trade clause. Here's why. The post 76ers Officially Sign LeBron James Without No-Trade Clause: Here’s Why appeared first on HEAVY.

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