Sixers waive Dalen Terry in cost-cutting move to sign LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, waiving Dalen Terry to manage costs.
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The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. To facilitate these signings, the team waived Dalen Terry as a cost-cutting measure, according to Inquirer.com.
Coverage from The New York Times and Axios highlights local excitement and shock in Philadelphia over the move. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports reports that Magic Johnson has raised questions regarding how LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will fit with the 76ers.
Future focus remains on the team's on-court fit and the impact of these additions, as noted by PhillyVoice.
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Quick answers
Who did the Sixers waive to make room for these signings?
The Sixers waived Dalen Terry in a cost-cutting move.
Which players did the 76ers sign?
The team signed LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Has there been any criticism of the move?
Magic Johnson has raised questions regarding the fit of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown with the team.
Coverage (7)
- LeBron effect: Sixers preseason tickets soar after 'last decision' announcement 6abc Philadelphia · 15h ago
- LeBron signing puts pressure on 76ers: NBA coaches, execs react ESPN · 15h ago
- 5 Sixers thoughts: From on-court fit to local excitement, all things LeBron James PhillyVoice · 15h ago
- Dawn of LeJawn: The King takes over Philly Axios · 15h ago
- In Philadelphia, profane shock and exultant joy over LeBron James: 'He chose us' The New York Times · 15h ago
- Magic Johnson Raises Questions on LeBron James, Jaylen Brown’s Fit With 76ers Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- Sixers waive Dalen Terry in cost-cutting move to sign LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Inquirer.com · 15h ago broke it first
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