LeBron James, the only billionaire currently active in the NBA, signs a minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James broke the news himself: the only NBA player currently worth $1 billion has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. The move to Philadelphia’s minimum represents a cut of roughly $48 million, or more than 90% of his prior salary. League mechanics made the number close to unavoidable.
- ▪LeBron James broke the news himself: the only NBA player currently worth $1 billion has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- ▪The move to Philadelphia’s minimum represents a cut of roughly $48 million, or more than 90% of his prior salary.
- ▪League mechanics made the number close to unavoidable.
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- ▪ Here's why LeBron James might have chosen to join the Philadelphia 76ers over other NBA teams — CBS News — Top
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- ▪ LeBron James to join 76ers for record-extending 24th NBA season — Rappler
- ▪ LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers for record-extending 24th NBA season - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers for record-extending 24th NBA season — The Globe and Mail
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LeBron James broke the news himself: the only NBA player currently worth $1 billion has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. The deal is what’s known as the “veteran’s minimum” for any player with 10 years or more of service — worth roughly and $8 million over two seasons, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported, citing confirmation from James’ agent Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports Group.Recommended Video It’s a sharp turn from his last contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he made $52.6 million last season as part of a two-year, $104 million extension signed in 2024. The move to Philadelphia’s minimum represents a cut of roughly $48 million, or more than 90% of his prior salary. League mechanics made the number close to unavoidable.
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