LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers roster for 2026-27 NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026-27 NBA season with veteran forward LeBron James as a significant roster addition. Analysis suggests James is positioned to contribute at a level exceeding his contract terms, as he is set to earn $3.88 million for the upcoming campaign. This salary places him as the seventh-highest paid player on the team behind teammates including Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Dean Wade, and Anfernee Simons. Observers anticipate James providing consistent output in points, rebounds, and assists while pursuing a fifth career championship. The team looks toward a deep playoff run as the veteran joins a rotation featuring several notable offseason acquisitions.
- •LeBron James signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season.
- •The veteran forward is scheduled to earn $3.88 million for the upcoming year.
- •James ranks as the seventh-highest paid player on the current 76ers roster.
- •The 41-year-old forward aims to secure his fifth NBA championship with the team.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — New Addition for Philadelphia 76ers Predicted to Outperform Contract
"The Philadelphia 76ers made several big additions over the offseason.One of those additions has been predicted to outperform his contract for the 2026-27 NBA season in a big way.LeBron James Predicted to Outperform Contract With Philadelphia 76ersFadeaway World’s Eddie Bitar listed veteran forward LeBron James as a player who is likely to play well above […] The post New Addition for Philadelphia 76ers Predicted to Outperform Contract appeared first on HEAVY.
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