Fact Check: Is LeBron James Making Nearly Four Times More From His $15 Million-a-Year Polymarket Deal Than His Philadelphia 76ers Salary?

How LeBron's Polymarket Deal Compares to 76ers Contract Uncovered in Rumors Before NBA Season

On Sept. 16, Ryan Glasspiegel and Ben Horney of Front Office Sports reported that LeBron James' endorsement deal with controversial prediction market Polymarket is reportedly worth $15 million a year, far more than he'll be making with the Philadelphia 76ers this season ($3.8 million).

LeBron James And His Insane Polymarket Deal

According to Ryan Glasspiegel and Ben Horney of Front Office Sports, LeBron James‘ endorsement contract with the contentious prediction market Polymarket is apparently worth $15 million annually, which is far more than the $3.8 million he will receive with the Philadelphia 76ers this season. There are other players using prediction markets besides James. For example, Giannis Antetokounmpo owns shares in Kalshi. As a Heat player in 2026–2027, Gia…

Fact Check: Is LeBron James Making Nearly Four Times More From His $15 Million-a-Year Polymarket Deal Than His Philadelphia 76ers Salary?

Claim: LeBron James is earning nearly four times his annual $3.9 million Philadelphia 76ers salary through a new $15 million-per-year endorsement deal with Polymarket. In July 2026, LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers and is expected to earn roughly $3.9 million during the 2026–27 season. More recently, on September […]

LeBron James Inks Partnership With Polymarket

While legalized gambling used to be front and center with regards to the public’s attention surrounding permitted wagering, prediction markets have swooped in