LeBron James to make preseason debut for 76ers against Nets

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Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

.@mcten reports that LeBron James will make his preseason debut for the 76ers against the Nets 🏀 https://t.co/LokeIhh8hL Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Per @mcten, LeBron James will take the court for his first exhibition game with the Philadelphia 76ers. The forward is slated to appear against the Brooklyn Nets.

Why it matters: The matchup provides an initial look at James in a Philadelphia uniform as the franchise prepares for the 2026-27 campaign. He joins a reshaped roster that also added Jaylen Brown via trade this offseason.

By the numbers: The 76ers enter the scheduled contest with a 6-6 record and are averaging 115.5 points. The Nets are 4-5 this preseason while allowing 111.1 points per game.

What to watch: Both organizations will continue evaluating their rotations through the remainder of the exhibition schedule.

Sources

@ESPNNBA 2026-10-08T19:17:11.699715+00:00

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