76ers sign LeBron James to two-year contract without no-trade clause
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — The real reason LeBron James didn’t get a no-trade clause in his new 76ers contract
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers Officially Sign LeBron James Without No-Trade Clause: Here’s Why
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:57 AMThe real reason LeBron James didn’t get a no-trade clause in his new 76ers contract
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:16 AM76ers Officially Sign LeBron James Without No-Trade Clause: Here’s Why
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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