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By Matt Audilet
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LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of his historic 24th NBA season, ending his highly-publicized free agency process.
This decision drew reactions from around the sporting world, including one from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
Darnold's reaction to the news was captured on camera during filming for "Hard Knocks" ahead of the Seahawks' 2026 title-defense season.
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"I hate how people are hating on him for going to a good team," Darnold said. "Everyone's like, 'Oh, he's going to a stacked team.' He's 42. He can go wherever he wants. Any free agent can do that."
"Any free agent ever would be like, 'Yeah I want to go play for a championship,'” veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp added.
Darnold led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl title in his first season with the team. Now, James will look to do the same in his debut campaign with the 76ers.
James joins a talented Philadelphia roster featuring Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.
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Darnold and the Seahawks will open up their 2026 regular-season schedule with a Week 1 Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots on Sept. 9.
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