John Blackwell to out-earn LeBron James next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
LeBron James has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, reportedly worth $8 million. This amount falls below that of several college players, including John Blackwell of Duke. Blackwell, who transferred from Wisconsin, has secured a lucrative NIL deal. The trend highlights the shifting dynamics of athlete earnings, especially in college sports compared to the NBA. Other college players earning significantly include Thomas Haugh from Florida and Juke Harris from Tennessee.
- •LeBron James's new contract is valued at $8 million over two years.
- •John Blackwell is among the top earners in college basketball.
- •Blackwell received a significant NIL deal after transferring to Duke.
- •Other notable high earners include Thomas Haugh and Juke Harris.
- •Kentucky and Louisville have multiple players in the top 18 earners.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — One current Duke player set to earn more than LeBron James next season
"LeBron James' new contract has him earning less than some college athletes', including Duke's John Blackwell.
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