Philadelphia 76ers Sign Ex-NBA 1st-Round Pick For Summer League

The Philadelphia 76ers have announced their NBA Summer League roster.

Jan 9, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

R.J. Hampton is coming off a year where he appeared in eight games (two starts) for the Miami Heat.

He finished the year with averages of 1.3 points and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 28.6% from the field.

Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers announced their 2025 NBA Summer League roster.

your 2024 #summersixers! pic.twitter.com/FSDAsA8A38

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 3, 2024

Hampton is on the roster.

Via Ira Winderman of Sun Sentinel on July 3: "Former Heat guard RJ Hampton will be with the 76ers in summer league."

Former Heat guard RJ Hampton will be with the 76ers in summer league.

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) July 3, 2024

Hampton was initially the 24th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has played part of four seasons for the Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons (and Heat).

His career averages are 6.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 40.8% from the field and 33.8% from the three-point range in 170 regular season games.

Oct 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard R.J. Hampton (4) throws a pass against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports / Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

In addition to playing in the NBA, Hampton has also spent a lot of time in the G League.

He finished this past year with averages of 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 38.6% from the three-point range in 21 regular season games (four starts).

27 PTS 🔥 8 AST 🔥 6 REB

Former NBA first round pick and @MiamiHEAT two-way signee RJ Hampton posted season-highs in scoring and in assists off the bench for the @SFSkyforce! pic.twitter.com/xBzqPnS1Ez

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 4, 2024

At just 23, Hampton could still be an intriguing addition to many teams.

His play in Summer League will likely have an impact on his options this summer.

3️⃣0️⃣-pieces EVERYWHERE!

Brandon Williams and RJ Hampton dropped buckets at will tonight!

🔥 Williams: 34 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
🔥 Hampton: 32 PTS, 7 REB, 3 3PT pic.twitter.com/hUbsnsb7b1

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 7, 2023

As for the 76ers, they finished this past year as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 47-35 record.

They lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.