Sixers await LeBron's signing amid roster adjustments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
LeBron James is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal but has not yet signed the contract. The deal is reportedly for $8 million total, with James expected to earn around $4 million per season. Meanwhile, the Sixers are adjusting their roster in anticipation of his arrival. They are expected to waive or trade two players to accommodate James and new signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who is coming off an injury-plagued season. Caldwell-Pope's one-year contract carries a cap hit of $2.4 million, providing the Sixers with slight cap relief.
- •LeBron James has agreed to a two-year contract with the Sixers.
- •Caldwell-Pope's signing necessitates roster changes due to salary cap restraints.
- •James’ contract pushes the Sixers' salary to $209.6 million, above the first apron.
- •The Sixers' website currently has no announcement regarding James' signing.
- •Kentavious Caldwell-Pope brings championship experience and a strong skillset.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Sixers Face Roster Crunch While Awaiting LeBron’s Signature
"James agreed to a two-year deal with the Sixers on Friday.
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