India, July 25 -- NBA legend LeBron James has officially signed a two-year free agent contract worth $8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026, pushing his total projected NBA career earnings past the $589 million mark. The 41-year-old superstar stunned the basketball world by leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to join his fourth career franchise on a veteran minimum exception deal. James opted for a massive salary reduction from his previous $53 million annual payout to give the Philadelphia 76ers full financial flexibility to build a championship roster. Managed by agent Rich Paul, the four-time NBA champion chose basketball happiness and the pursuit of a fifth championship ring over maximum financial compensation.

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