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.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN sources. The veteran guard would add perimeter shooting and defense to Philadelphia's rotation. The move has been reported but not yet formally completed.
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.
Boston has signed Jordan Walsh to a contract extension. No terms disclosed.
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.
A completed three-team trade per the official transaction log: Atlanta sends Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, Dallas sends Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, and Oklahoma City sends Luguentz Dort to Atlanta. Both Dallas and Oklahoma City come away with trade exceptions. No further compensation is listed in the record.
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.
Charlotte has traded Miles Bridges and a 2027 second-round pick to Phoenix, per the official transaction record. Coming back: Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Phoenix's own 2033 first-round pick.
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.
