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Lakers sign Kevon Looney at same salary as LeBron James with 76ers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:49 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Lakers sign Kevon Looney at same salary as LeBron James with 76ers

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Kevon Looney, with the contract mirroring the veteran minimum salary of $3.9 million that LeBron James agreed to with the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season. Despite his elite status, James's new deal allowed his salary to count as only $2.4 million against the cap due to league rules. This situation highlights the reality for players like Looney, who will earn the same amount as a player of James's caliber. James opted for the 76ers in pursuit of another title, leaving the Lakers with a notable gap in star power amid the changes in salary structures across the league.

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•James will earn $3.9 million, $2.4 million against the salary cap.
•Looney joins the Lakers at the same veteran minimum salary as James.
•James left the Lakers to join the title-contending 76ers.
•Salary cap dynamics affect contracts for players across the league.
•Looney is part of a trend where lesser-known players earn similar salaries to stars.

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