Kevin Hart gives LeBron James a Philadelphia primer

His deal carries a second-year player option.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

Philly's own Kevin Hart is putting the newest 76er LeBron James on game 😂 (via kevinhart4real/IG) https://t.co/3EXnV0h0 Via @NBAonPrime on X

What happened: The exchange followed James' move to Philadelphia for the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: The 76ers added the NBA's all-time leading scorer on a two-year, $8 million contract. The modest salary limits the immediate cap cost of adding him.

By the numbers: James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 2025-26. He is a 22-time All-Star and four-time MVP.

What to watch: Training camp will provide the first look at James' role in Philadelphia's rotation.

Sources

@NBAonPrime 2026-07-30T13:07:49.518361+00:00

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