LeBron James joins Sixers as mentor in $8M deal

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

LeBron James joins Sixers as mentor in $8M deal
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LeBron James has officially signed a two-year, $8 million contract to join the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will serve primarily as a mentor to the team's younger players. His focus is on improving the offense and teaching winning strategies rather than scoring points. During a recent scrimmage, he emphasized the importance of taking opportunities to rookie guard Labaron Philon. While adjusting to life in Philadelphia has been challenging, James is dedicated to his role and is fostering team chemistry on the court. He recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and five assists in just 18 minutes during a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 8.

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  • •LeBron James signs $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • •Focus on mentoring young players and improving team offense.
  • •James emphasized taking scoring opportunities in practice.
  • •Adjusting to Philadelphia life has been challenging for James.
  • •He had 10 points and 5 assists in preseason debut against the Nets.
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LeBron James joins the Sixers on a modest deal to mentor young talent. See how his focus on offense and family struggles shapes the new era.

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