Draymond Green addresses LeBron James contract pay cut with 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a deal that includes a player option for the 41-year-old athlete. This agreement represents the largest pay cut in NBA history as James seeks a championship with his new team. The decision drew public commentary from Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green, who addressed claims that James could easily recover the lost salary through alternative revenue streams. Green stated on his podcast that the $4 million annual salary represents a genuine financial sacrifice that cannot be offset by outside endorsements or sponsorships. The 76ers roster also recently added Jaylen Brown following his departure from the Boston Celtics. James continues his professional career in Philadelphia as the team prepares to contend for an NBA title.
- •LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •The deal includes a player option for the 41-year-old forward.
- •Draymond Green disputed the idea that lost salary can be fully recouped through outside endorsements.
- •The 76ers also recently acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' $4M 76ers contract has Warriors' Draymond Green shutting down 'misconception'
"Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green mentioned 76ers LeBron James on his podcast, defending that him taking a pay cut is losing money, no matter what people say.
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