LeBron James signs two‑year $8 M deal with Philadelphia 76ers FAST-MOVING

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• [● 4 SOURCES] James said he is not joining the Sixers for money or family, but to compete for a championship. (James said he is not joining the Sixers for money or family, but to compete for a championship.)
• [● 3 SOURCES] The move represents James' fourth NBA franchise. (The move represents James' fourth NBA franchise.)
• [● 3 SOURCES] The contract includes a player option for the second season. (The contract includes a player option for the second season.)
• [● 3 SOURCES] The Sixers’ trade for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics helped convince James to choose Philadelphia. (The Sixers’ trade for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics helped convince James to choose Philadelphia.)
• [● 3 SOURCES] The deal marks James' 24th NBA season, extending his record for most seasons played. (The deal marks James' 24th NBA season, extending his record for most seasons played.)
• [● 4 SOURCES] James will join a Sixers roster that includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe. (James will join a Sixers roster that includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe.)
• [● 8 SOURCES] LeBron James signed a two‑year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $8 million. (LeBron James signed a two‑year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $8 million.)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Topps broke the news of James' signing with a one‑of‑one trading‑card post before ESPN insiders reported it. (Topps broke the news of James' signing with a one‑of‑one trading‑card post before ESPN insiders reported it.)