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Kevin Durant predicts championship run for 76ers after LeBron's signing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:53 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Kevin Durant predicts championship run for 76ers after LeBron's signing

Summary

LeBron James officially announced on July 24 that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers, significantly enhancing the team's championship prospects. Kevin Durant praised the 76ers' roster at a USA Basketball event, comparing it to his Golden State Warriors teams and predicting they will contend for the 2027 NBA championship. With James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey all averaging 25 or more points per game last season, the team is now viewed as a formidable offensive unit. Durant expressed surprise at James' decision but emphasized its positive implications for Philadelphia and the NBA as a whole.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James announced his signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24.
•Kevin Durant compared the 76ers to his Warriors dynasty.
•Durant predicts Philadelphia will contend for the 2027 NBA championship.
•The 76ers now have four players averaging 25 points per game.
•Durant expressed surprise at James' decision but praised its impact.

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9:53 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron’s move to Philadelphia has Kevin Durant making a bold championship prediction

What they're saying

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Kevin Durant isn’t holding back. After LeBron James’ stunning decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA superstar compared Philly’s loaded roster to his legendary Warriors dynasty and made a bold championship prediction that has the entire league on notice.
— Yahoo Sports

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