Kevin Durant praises 76ers' potential with LeBron James for 2027 title hunt
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Kevin Durant expressed enthusiasm for the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring LeBron James, during a USA Basketball event on Saturday. He stated the team possesses the offensive potential necessary to contend for the 2027 NBA championship, citing a remarkable lineup including James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. Durant referenced his experience with the Warriors, emphasizing that having multiple high-scoring threats can make a team particularly formidable. He noted that with four players capable of scoring 25 points per game, the 76ers will likely be an exciting team to watch and deserve attention from fans setting their viewing schedules.
- •Durant lauds 76ers' firepower with star players.
- •He compares the team's scoring potential to past Warriors squads.
- •Durant believes the 76ers will be fun to watch.
- •76ers featured players include LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
- •Durant made remarks at a USA Basketball event.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant Sounds Off On LeBron James’ 76ers Critics: ‘Going To Be A Great Team’
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant on new-look 76ers with LeBron James: I think they're going to be a contender, they're going to be fun to watch
"Kevin Durant has backed LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers to emerge as serious title threats following their blockbuster offseason The Kevin Durant Sounds Off On LeBron James’ 76ers Critics: ‘Going To Be A Great Team’ first appeared on The Blast
"Kevin Durant on new-look 76ers with LeBron James: I think they're going to be a contender, they're going to be fun to watch
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:00 AMKevin Durant Sounds Off On LeBron James’ 76ers Critics: ‘Going To Be A Great Team’
Kevin Durant has backed LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers to emerge as serious title threats following their blockbuster offseason The Kevin Durant Sounds Off On LeBron James’ 76ers Critics: ‘Going To Be A Great Team’ first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 10:48 PMKevin Durant on new-look 76ers with LeBron James: I think they're going to be a contender, they're going to be fun to watch
Kevin Durant on new-look 76ers with LeBron James: I think they're going to be a contender, they're going to be fun to watch
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