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See the full story · 9 sourcesLeBron James is now officially a member of the Philadelphia 76ers .
ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Sunday , July 26 that James officially signed his two-year contract with the 76ers.
The deal is worth $8 million and includes a 15% trade kicker, sources told Charania.
James' free agent decision was weeks in the making. According to James' agent Rich Paul , the Akron native was down to the 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat .
After spending much of the summer in and around his native Akron , James chose Philadelphia, citing a chance to win another NBA title.
James will suit up alongside young guards V.J. Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey and veterans Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid, giving the Sixers a formidable starting core .
After failing to get a third stint the James, the Cavs pivoted by reportedly signing Spanish league MVP Mario Hezonja .
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: LeBron James officially joins 76ers on two-year contract | Report
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