LeBron James set to sign with Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency blockbuster

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James has announced his decision after weeks of rampant speculation over his NBA future

LeBron James ended weeks of speculation Friday, agreeing to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a franchise he had never previously played for and one few insiders had seriously considered a frontrunner until the final stretch of his free agency.

Immediately after James announced his decision on social media, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the details of The King's latest NBA contract.