LeBron James signs with 76ers, Nets eye future draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
LeBron James has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, valued at $8 million. This signing affects the Brooklyn Nets, who hold the 76ers' first-round pick in the 2028 NBA Draft, provided that pick does not fall within the top-8 selections. The 76ers finished the previous season with a strong record, making them more competitive after adding James alongside Jaylen Brown. The Nets will continue to rebuild, with potential first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 now looking more promising following this development.
- •LeBron James signs with 76ers for two years and $8 million.
- •Brooklyn Nets hold 76ers' first-round pick in 2028, top-8 protected.
- •76ers aim to improve after finishing seventh in the Eastern Conference.
- •Nets continue rebuilding with two first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — How are the Nets affected by LeBron James signing with the 76ers?
"The Brooklyn Nets have the Philadelphia 76ers' first-round pick in 2028, but with LeBron James signing with them, how is the pick affected?
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