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LeBron James’ $8M contract with 76ers may need restructuring

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:11 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

LeBron James’ $8M contract with 76ers may need restructuring

Summary

LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, but the deal may face challenges due to the team's salary-cap situation. The 76ers landed James as they aim to build a stronger roster alongside Jaylen Brown, who was acquired in a recent trade. There are concerns that the structure of James' contract could push Philadelphia over the salary cap limit, necessitating discussions about potential adjustments. The team is also working on finalizing a buyout agreement with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a former teammate of James. These developments come as the 76ers prepare for the upcoming NBA season.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James signs a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers.
•Contract details may need changes due to salary-cap issues.
•Philadelphia's roster strengthens with the addition of Jaylen Brown.
•The 76ers are negotiating a deal with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
•James aims for another championship run with Philadelphia.

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10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Lakers superstar LeBron James could be forced to change $8M contract with the 76ers

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia 76ers landed LeBron James in what was a huge win for the organization. However, there might be a problem within the contract that James has agreed to.
— Yahoo Sports

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