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NBA Offseason Winners and Losers: LeBron James’s Impact, What to Make of Miami

Even though the Heat landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, they are not an automatic winner. Plus, lingering questions around Kawhi Leonard cloud the outlook for multiple franchises.

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LeBron James Reportedly Takes 92% Pay Cut To Join Philadelphia 76ers After Earning $52.6 Million Last Season

LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers, taking a 92% pay cut to pursue a fifth NBA championship, marking the largest salary reduction in league history

International Business Times UK

Luka Dončić’s Leadership Move After LeBron James Exit Is Exactly What the Lakers Needed

There’s a new lone franchise superstar in Los Angeles.

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Rich Paul Hints That LeBron James’s 76ers Tenure Could Last Longer Than You Might Think

James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia that most figure will serve as the final contract of his NBA career.

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Two Surprising Franchises That Quietly Pursued LeBron James in Free Agency

Everyone knows James was quite the hot commodity this summer.

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76ers Have a Bold Plan for LeBron James’s Role in Loaded Philly Lineup

The 76ers have a number of elite scorers to feed, and, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, doing so may become James’s No. 1 priority in the Philadelphia lineup.

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LeBron James took a pay cut to maybe live in New York and commute to Philly by chopper, risking double taxation as NYC also tries to ban helicopters

LeBron James might commute to Philadelphia via helicopter from New York, and if he does call the Big Apple home, he’ll face some big taxes too.

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LeBron James to 76ers made official as Philadelphia welcomes NBA legend: ‘A city fit for a king’

LeBron James announced he would be joining the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday after deciding to leave the LA Lakers

The Independent UK

NBA: LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for title shot in 'last decision'

LeBron James will join the Philadelphia 76ers for his final NBA season. He is prioritizing a championship run over a larger salary. James aims to help the 76ers secure another title. He previously played for the Lakers and Cavaliers. This move marks his last professional basketball journey.

The Economic Times

LeBron James’ final act in Philadelphia is about more than basketball. It’s about time

LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia isn’t about nostalgia or money. It’s about confronting basketball mortality and chasing one last meaningful title

The Guardian - US

Why Kevin Durant Had Nothing but Respect for LeBron James After He Joined 76ers Superteam

Durant took to Instagram Threads (not Twitter!) to defend the GOAT.

Sports Illustrated

Biggest Winners and Losers From LeBron James’s Decision to Join 76ers

LeBron James’s move sent ripple effects through the rest of the NBA. Here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from his monumental signing.

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Smiling Through It All: The Most Iconic Internet Reactions, Memes to LeBron James Joining 76ers

The biggest winner of LeBron James signing with the 76ers? The internet.

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Chris Mannix: LeBron James Chose the 76ers for One Simple Reason

The move isn’t about money or family, but rather the conviction that Philadelphia can add to the King’s four championship rings.

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The Guardian - US

LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers is perfectly in character

Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment

Bangkok Post

James hopes to bring title magic to Philadelphia 76ers

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump says LeBron James might be ‘a racist’ and labels Michael Jordan greatest ever

LeBron James is a staunch critic of Donald Trump and the president appears to have taken it personally

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Signs With 76ers: Recapping Superstar’s Stunning Decision to Vie for Another Crown in Philly

Catch up on LeBron James’s huge free agency decision in Sports Illustrated’s blog of everything that went down on Friday.

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LeBron James Makes Free Agency Decision for 24th NBA Season

LeBron James’s free agency is over, as the future Hall of Famer has chosen his next team after leaving the Lakers.

The Economic Times

A life lesson people often learn too late by Magic Johnson: 'I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their...' - motivational quote by the basketball player who won five NBA championships teaches why you should keep chasing your dream and achieve your goals

Life lesson by Magic Johnson: Magic Johnson's quote emphasizes pursuing dreams and not letting others' doubts limit potential. He believes motivation and consistent effort can achieve any life goal. Many realize too late they feared failure and others' expectations. Johnson's message highlights that action must follow belief in a dream.

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Where Shaq Believes LeBron James Should Sign Next, 22 Years After His Own Lakers Departure

The Lakers great gave his frank take on what team James should play for next season.

The Guardian - US

NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal

The midsummer party in Vegas is a showcase for the next wave of NBA talent. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebook

International Business Times UK

Lakers Land Thybulle for $3.3m After Kuminga Talks Stall, Blazers Offered Non-Guaranteed Deals

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Matisse Thybulle to a one-year deal, enhancing their perimeter defence. This move follows unsuccessful negotiations with Jonathan Kuminga and creates a roster management challenge.

The Independent UK

Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store could fetch over $150K at auction

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday

Sports Illustrated

Winners and Losers From NBA Summer League Las Vegas 2026

Caleb Wilson, a new free-throw rule and Yaxel Lendeborg’s standout year continues.

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