Lebron James Joins 76Ers as Team Waives Dalen Terry

WHO:

ESPN - Tyrese Maxey celebrated LeBron James' signing with the caption, "I'm like Coach Cal," referring to his former college coach John Calipari.

Inquirer.com - Dalen Terry was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.

RealGM Basketball - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the 76ers after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies.

Sportskeeda - LeSean McCoy, former Philadelphia Eagles star, commented on LeBron James' signing with the 76ers.

The New York Times - Dalen Terry was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans on the same day he was sent to the New York Knicks for guard Jose Alvarado.

The New York Times - Dalen Terry played the first 3 1/2 seasons of his career with the Chicago Bulls, who selected him with the 18th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

RealGM Basketball - Terry was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Guerschon Yabusele before last season’s trade deadline.

The New York Times - LeBron James is a forward and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.

The New York Times - Dalen Terry is a guard who was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.

WHAT:

The New York Times - LeBron James announced on social media that he had agreed to join the 76ers for the record 24th season of his career.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James' new two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers includes a player option and a 15% trade kicker, but no no-trade clause.

Sportskeeda - LeBron James could reportedly generate up to $430 million in Philadelphia's economy due to his move to the 76ers.

Newsweek - The 76ers are set for a league-max 34 national TV appearances next season, as the NBA capitalizes on LeBron James' move to Philadelphia.

NY Post - LeBron James' new two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers includes a player option and a 15% trade kicker, but no no-trade clause.

Sportskeeda - LeBron James could reportedly generate up to $430 million in Philadelphia's economy due to his move to the 76ers.

Newsweek - The 76ers are set for a league-max 34 national TV appearances next season, as the NBA capitalizes on LeBron James' move to Philadelphia.

PhillyVoice - LeBron James will wear No. 23 with the Philadelphia 76ers.

NY Post - LeBron James' new two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers includes a player option and a 15% trade kicker, but no no-trade clause.

Newsweek - The 76ers are set for a league-max 34 national TV appearances next season, as the NBA capitalizes on LeBron James' move to Philadelphia.

PhillyVoice - The Sixers' signing of LeBron James has been formally announced by the team, and he will wear No. 23.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for $8 million.

RealGM Basketball - The Philadelphia 76ers need to waive or trade one more player to comply with the first-apron hard salary cap after signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Inquirer.com - Dalen Terry's salary for the 2026-27 season was $2.6 million and was non-guaranteed until January 10, 2027.

RealGM Basketball - The Philadelphia 76ers will need to waive or trade one more player to comply with the first-apron hard salary cap after signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

ESPN - LeBron James stated, "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fanbase and start this incredible journey one last time."

ESPN - James has won four MVP awards, the most recent of which was a decade before Joel Embiid won his MVP award in 2023.

ESPN - James played fewer games last season than Embiid, who played only 57 games over the past two regular seasons.

ESPN - James has known new general manager Mike Gansey since their high school days in Ohio, where Gansey was the runner-up to James for Ohio's Mr. Basketball in 2001.

Inquirer.com - Dalen Terry's salary for the 2026-27 season was non-guaranteed until January 10, 2027.

Inquirer.com - The Philadelphia 76ers need to waive or potentially trade one more player to get under the first-apron hard salary cap.

Inquirer.com - Terry's contract was converted to a standard deal in April after veteran point guard Cameron Payne sustained a hamstring injury.

Inquirer.com - Dalen Terry's salary for the 2026-27 season was $2.6 million and was non-guaranteed until January 10, 2027.

Inquirer.com - Terry's contract was converted to a standard deal in April after veteran point guard Cameron Payne sustained a hamstring injury.

RealGM Basketball - The Philadelphia 76ers will need to waive or trade one more player to comply with the first-apron hard salary cap after signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

The New York Times - LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers is now official, as confirmed by the NBA's transaction log.

The New York Times - The contract signed by LeBron James is for two years and $8 million, according to a league source.

RealGM Basketball - The Philadelphia 76ers will need to waive or trade one more player to comply with the first-apron hard salary cap after signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Inquirer.com - Dalen Terry's salary for the 2026-27 season was non-guaranteed until January 10, 2027.

Inquirer.com - The Philadelphia 76ers need to waive or potentially trade one more player to get under the first-apron hard salary cap.

RealGM Basketball - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the 76ers after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies.

Inquirer.com - Dalen Terry's salary for the 2026-27 season was $2.6 million and was non-guaranteed until January 10.

Inquirer.com - Terry averaged 4.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 12.4 minutes across 14 games for the 76ers.

RealGM Basketball - The Philadelphia 76ers will complete two transactions to sign LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

The New York Times - Terry averaged 4.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 14 games for Philadelphia last season.

The New York Times - LeBron James signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

The New York Times - The contract is for two years and $8 million.

RealGM Basketball - The Philadelphia 76ers waived Dalen Terry to create salary cap space.

RealGM Basketball - Terry's contract was non-guaranteed.

WHERE:

The New York Times - The signing took place with the Philadelphia 76ers.

WHEN:

The New York Times - The NBA updated its transaction log on a Sunday.

The New York Times - LeBron James announced his agreement to join the 76ers on a Friday.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - The Philadelphia 76ers' proximity to New York City played a role in LeBron James' decision to sign with the team, as establishing a presence there was a "longstanding itch" for him and his family.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James found the Golden State Warriors "appealing for a time" when considering his free agency options, but it was contingent on the team trading for Anthony Davis.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James' decision to sign with the 76ers was influenced by the team's proximity to New York City, which he described as a "longstanding itch" for him and his family.

ESPN - James' decision to join the 76ers was influenced by his comfort level with the team's high IQ basketball players and high-end talent.

Inquirer.com - Waiving Dalen Terry allows the 76ers to add LeBron James’ salary without exceeding the first apron of the salary cap.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James' decision to join the 76ers was influenced by the team's proximity to New York City, which he described as a "longstanding itch" for him and his family.

RealGM Basketball - LeBron James' decision to sign with the 76ers was influenced by the team's proximity to New York City, as establishing a presence there was a "longstanding itch" for him and his family.

RealGM Basketball - Waiving Dalen Terry opens up room for Philadelphia under their first-apron hard cap.

The New York Times - Waiving Dalen Terry allows the 76ers to add LeBron James’ salary without exceeding the first apron of the salary cap.

HOW:

ESPN - LeBron James took 24 days to process his decision before officially signing with the 76ers.

ESPN - James took 24 days to process his decision before officially signing with the 76ers.

Inquirer.com - Terry's contract was converted to a standard deal in April after veteran point guard Cameron Payne sustained a hamstring injury.

The New York Times - LeBron James announced on social media that he had agreed to join the 76ers for the record 24th season of his career.

RealGM Basketball - The 76ers had added Terry on a two-way contract in mid-February and signed him to a two-year standard deal in mid-April, ahead of the end of the regular season.

The New York Times - The 76ers waived Dalen Terry to comply with NBA salary cap rules.

LeBron James has officially announced that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the record 24th season of his career, marking a significant milestone in his journey. His new two-year contract includes a player option and a 15% trade kicker, but notably lacks a no-trade clause, and his move could potentially generate up to $430 million for Philadelphia's economy. The 76ers are also set to make the most of this high-profile signing with a league-max 34 national TV appearances next season, as LeBron's decision was influenced by the team's proximity to New York City, fulfilling a longstanding desire for him and his family.