LeBron James has decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that tilts the league's balance of power further toward the Eastern Conference. The accompanying conference power rankings measure Philadelphia's new-look roster against contenders such as the Knicks and Celtics. Contract details were not specified.
According to CBS Sports, LeBron James' contract with Philadelphia would pay him $3,876,529 in 2026-27, a figure below his rookie-year salary from 2003-04.
LeBron James discussed why he chose to sign with the 76ers, saying he seriously considered retiring first. James indicated he ultimately wanted another opportunity to chase a championship in Philadelphia. The comments come from James himself rather than an insider report.
With LeBron James reportedly agreeing to sign with the 76ers, questions turn to what comes next for his son. Bronny James remains under contract with the Lakers, for now, though his situation could change.
Houston has signed Isaiah Crawford to a multi-year contract. No terms disclosed.
Ziaire Williams told Benjamin Royer of The Southern California News Group he signed a one-year minimum deal with the Lakers because of the fit as a versatile wing, not just because it brought him home to the Los Angeles area.
Moussa Cisse signed a two-year, nearly $5 million contract with Dallas, matching an offer sheet from the New York Knicks. The deal locks in the big man after a rookie season in which he played nearly 40 games, averaging about 5 points and 6 rebounds in 14 minutes.
The NBA has brought in law firm Hecker Fink to investigate Gary Trent Jr.'s four-year, $64 million deal with Milwaukee, The Athletic's Joe Vardon reports. Investigators are examining whether Trent took smaller contracts earlier in his career on the understanding the Bucks would later pay him big.
Phoenix has signed Luke Kennard to a multi-year contract.
The Lakers have signed guard Austin Reaves to a multi-year contract. No terms disclosed.
San Antonio has signed guard Jordan McLaughlin. No terms disclosed.
Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with Houston, below the $13 million first reported, with a player option for year two, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He reunites with Ime Udoka, his former Celtics coach now running the Rockets backcourt.
Collin Sexton's two-year, $19.2 million Lakers contract, signed via the mid-level exception, includes a player option for 2027-28. He'll wear No. 10.
