James’s Reported Polymarket Deal Tops 76ers Salary

LeBron James’s endorsement arrangement with Polymarket has been reported to be worth $15 million a year, substantially more than the salary he is expected to receive from the Philadelphia 76ers this season. The figure comes from a report citing a source; the agreement itself and its full terms have not been made public. James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with Philadelphia in July 2026, covering the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. One report put his expected salary for 2026-27 at roughly $3.9 million, while another cited $3.8 million. Those estimates differ, but both are well below the reported annual Polymarket endorsement amount. The $8 million contract total covers two seasons and should not be compared directly with a one-year salary figure. The endorsement has been described as a promotional arrangement rather than an investment in Polymarket. Reporting on the deal says its promotional work would focus on football and involve multiple deliverables, including social-media posts and other content. The duration and payment structure have not been disclosed, so the reported $15 million annual value does not establish James’s total compensation from the partnership.