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LeBron James signs veteran minimum deal with Philadelphia 76ers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:16 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

LeBron James signs veteran minimum deal with Philadelphia 76ers

Summary

LeBron James has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for the veteran minimum, marking a significant pay cut from his previous season. After earning nearly $53 million with the Los Angeles Lakers, James will make just under $8 million total, with nearly $3.9 million in the first year. This contract leads to an unprecedented situation where 292 players will earn more than James during the 2026-27 NBA season. Philadelphia already boasts high-paid stars like Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, making this deal financially advantageous for the team while allowing James to continue his pursuit of an NBA title.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a veteran minimum contract.
•He earned approximately $53 million last season with the Lakers.
•James' new deal totals under $8 million over two years.
•292 players will make more than James this season.
•The 76ers have other high-paid players like Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.

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10:16 PMYahoo Sports — 292 players will make more than LeBron James this NBA season. Here's the full list

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LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers on a veteran minimum contract. As a result, 292 NBA players will make more than him this season.
— Yahoo Sports

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