LeBron James’ signing with 76ers is official, per NBA

LeBron James’ signing with 76ers is official, per NBA


LeBron James looks on during an NBA game.

LeBron James announced his intention to sign with Philadelphia on Friday. Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images

LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er.

The NBA updated its transaction log Sunday with the news: “Philadelphia 76ers signed forward LeBron James to a Contract.”

James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, announced Friday on social media that he had agreed to join 76ers for the record 24th season of his storied career. The deal is for two years and $8 million, a league source with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Athletic on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

The Sixers also plan to waive wing Dalen Terry, league sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because the move is not yet official told The Athletic on Sunday. The move is intended to clear roster space to facilitate the signing of James.

Terry, 24, played the first 3 1/2 seasons of his career with the Chicago Bulls, who selected him with the 18th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Bulls sent him to the New York Knicks in exchange for Guerschon Yabusele before last season’s trade deadline, and the Knicks traded Terry to the New Orleans Pelicans on the same day for guard Jose Alvarado.

After the Pelicans waived Terry, he signed with the 76ers, averaging 4.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 14 games for Philadelphia last season.

This story will be updated.

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