NBA: How Much Will LeBron’s Next Contract Be?
💡 What the odds say
Most likely: Under $4M at about a 98% chance — almost certain.
The market is essentially resolved: LeBron James signed a minimum contract with the 76ers, making "Under $4M" a near-certainty. The field is extremely concentrated, with only one viable candidate.
What's driving it
- • LeBron James to sign with 76ers: Everything to know about new Philadelphia super team (USA Today, Jul 25) confirms the signing.
- • LeBron James, the only billionaire currently active in the NBA, signs a minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers (Fortune, Jul 24) explicitly states the contract is a minimum deal.
- • LeBron James 76ers' contract explained: Smallest salary of his career and an option for a 25th season (CBS Sports, Jul 24) details the minimum salary.
Why the front-runners lead
- • The "Under $4M" candidate is backed by multiple sources confirming the contract is a veteran minimum, which is well under $4M.
- • The contract is reported as the smallest salary of his career, ensuring it falls in the lowest bracket.
- • The 76ers' salary cap situation required a minimum deal to form the super team, making higher amounts infeasible.
Why it's still open
- • The alternative "4M-$10M" has negligible probability because the signed contract is explicitly a minimum, not in that range.
- • The only theoretical scenario for a higher amount would be a restructured contract, but no reports suggest that.
- • The contract includes a player option for a 25th season, but that does not increase the current year's salary.
What to watch
- • No upcoming events are expected to change the contract amount, as it is already signed and reported.
- • The player option for a 25th season could affect future earnings but not the current contract amount.
- • Any trade or buyout would involve the same contract, so no change to the amount.
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