LeBron's new teammates go wild as NBA star announces move
I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love this game," James wrote. "I still truly love this game, and I have more to give."The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest $US8 million ($11.4 million), two-year contract on the veteran minimum salary with the Sixers, according to ESPN. He made nearly $53 million last season."I'm not going for money.
- ▪I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love this game," James wrote.
- ▪"I still truly love this game, and I have more to give."The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest $US8 million ($11.4 million), two-year contract on the veteran minimum salary with the Sixers, according to ESPN.
- ▪He made nearly $53 million last season."I'm not going for money.
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LeBron James announces Philadelphia 76ers as his next NBA home as new teammates reactTopic:BasketballPosted Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 10:30amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 10:30amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 10:30amLeBron James has announced via social media that he is signing with Philadelphia. (Getty Images: Roy Rochlin)In short:NBA legend LeBron James has shocked the basketball world after announcing he is moving to Philadelphia.James had been expected to go back to Cleveland or Miami after announcing he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.What's next?James is expected to take a massive pay cut to play in the next NBA season.abc.net.au/news/lebron-james-announces-philadelphia-76ers-next-nba-team/106957848Link copiedShareShare articleLeBron James's first "final" decision was that he would retire.
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