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LeBron James says he will play with the Philadelphia 76ers next season
- On Friday, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul announced that LeBron James is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking the fourth different franchise for the 41-year-old.
- Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey rebuilt the roster in weeks, with the blockbuster acquisition of Jaylen Brown proving pivotal. Agent Rich Paul noted the Brown trade "changed everything" for the team.
- Head coach Nick Nurse gains size and secondary playmaking with James joining a starting lineup featuring star guard Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Rookie of the Year finalist VJ Edgecombe.
- Expectations for the 76ers are now astronomical, with the only acceptable outcome being a deep playoff run. James aims to break the city's 43-year championship drought, mirroring his 2016 success in Cleveland.
- Entering his record-breaking 24th season, the 41-year-old four-time NBA champion holds all-time records including 43,440 points and 61,030 minutes played. James remains a 22-time All-Star performing at an incredibly high level.
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President Donald Trump on Friday proposed that LeBron James is "racist" simply because "he doesn't like Trump."Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked Trump to settle the LeBron vs. Michael Jordan debate, prompted by James's announcement that he is signing with the Philadelphia 7...
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