# LeBron Takes Pay Cut as College Stars Earn More | SEC Basketball News

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Podcast: [SEC Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sec-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7685481)
Published: 2026-07-26T16:54:48+00:00
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LeBron James shocks the basketball world by signing with the 76ers for the veteran minimum—just over $3.8 million—purely to chase another championship, while 18 college athletes, including David Punch and Marcus Spears Jr., are set to earn more through NIL deals than the King’s NBA salary, flipping the script on sports compensation and ushering in a new era of athlete wealth. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8e755e927c699cdd

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