LeBron James arrives for preseason debut with 76ers

The veteran forward readies for his first game action since leaving Los Angeles this offseason.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2m1 min read

LeBron James arrives for his @sixers preseason debut ‼️ 🏀 PHI/BKN ⏰ 7:30pm/et 📺 NBA League Pass https://t.co/5sEqYgpQBJ Via @NBA on X

What happened: The superstar will face Brooklyn in exhibition action. He entered the facility ahead of the scheduled 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

Why it matters: The contest marks James' first on-court appearance since ending his Lakers tenure this summer. He joins his new club as it ramps up for the 2026-27 campaign.

What to watch: The exhibition will be broadcast on NBA League Pass.

Sources

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