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Shams Charania reveals the real deciding factor for LeBron James in joining the Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James had one main reason for moving to the Philadelphia 76ers over the other teams he was considering. James will be returning to the Eastern Conference for the first time in eight years after signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers.
LeBron James News / HITC / July 28
LeBron James will return to position he hasn’t played in six years with the Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers will task LeBron James with reprising the role he played when he last won an NBA Championship. The 76ers have signed James for the veterans’ minimum and will now plug in the NBA’s all-time leading scorer into what looked like an already formidable roster.
The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz
How many of the players to score at least 500 points in their NBA Finals-career can you name in five minutes?
Skip Bayless says LeBron James’ new role will make him a ‘perfect fit’ with Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James is returning to one of his most beloved roles on the court after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. For the first time in his NBA career, LeBron James will don the jersey of the Philadelphia 76ers as the 41-year-old signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the organization.
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28
Shaq makes bold prediction about 76ers
Shaquille O’Neal is betting big on Joel Embiid next season. The Big Diesel expressed on Monday that he believes the Philadelphia 76ers star is due for a resurgence.
LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / July 27
LeBron James’ Family Influenced 76ers Decision; Superstar’s Expected Role In Philadelphia Revealed
On Sunday, July 26, LeBron James officially signed a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option for 2027-28 and a 15% trade kicker. Subsequently, ESPN’s senior NBA insider, Shams Charania, appeared on NBA Today and discussed how LeBron James reached this decision and how he is expected to fit into the Philadelphia 76ers’ system.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 27
Shaq believes 76ers’ Joel Embiid is coming for Nikola Jokic’s crown in 2026-27
It was reported that Joel Embiid played a huge part in convincing LeBron James to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. James was concerned about Embiid’s durability, especially since the versatile center is coming off a 38-game season, but the team’s talent was too much to pass up.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 27
How much pressure is on Joel Embiid after LeBron James signing? Shaq weighs in
The arrival of LeBron James in Philadelphia has dramatically raised expectations for the 76ers, but one ESPN personality believes the move has actually reduced the pressure on Joel Embiid.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27
76ers have a wild plan for LeBron James
The Philadelphia 76ers certainly seem to expect LeBron James to be a crucial part of their offense next season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday that the Sixers intend to deploy James as a point guard and primary ballhandler this season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27
Why the 76ers are planning to deploy LeBron James at PG
In an era full of stars who can play multiple positions, LeBron James is still arguably the most versatile of them all. And to take advantage of his versatility, the Philadelphia 76ers may employ the NBA's all-time leading scorer at point guard.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27
One decision may have cost the Warriors a chance to get LeBron James
Did the Warriors scoff at a move that could have helped them land James?
Philadelphia 76ers News / Stadium Rant / July 27
Philadelphia 76ers Rumors: The Perfect Free Agent Signing To Complete The Roster
The Philadelphia 76ers have had an incredible offseason that no one could have seen coming. Acquiring Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics is one thing, but following that up with a LeBron James signing?
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Can LeBron James and reloaded 76ers live up to the hype?
The Philadelphia 76ers have assembled one of the NBA’s most recognizable rosters. Whether they have built the league’s best team is a considerably harder question.
Dalen Terry News / Hoops Rumors / July 26
Sixers Waive Dalen Terry
The Sixers have waived guard/forward Dalen Terry, the team announced in a press release. Terry’s $2.6MM contract is non-guaranteed, so the 76ers won’t be on the hook for any money by waiving him.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Why LeBron James picking 76ers is far from safe choice
Now that James is a member of the 76ers, some people view it as the easy choice to win another championship, but it couldn’t be further from the case.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Four NBA teams are built to rule Eastern Conference in 2026-27
After the flurry of offseason transactions across the Eastern Conference, which four teams now sit atop the conference hierarchy entering the 2026-27 season?
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