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LeBron James has a strong first half for the 76ers in his first appearance with his new team

Headline from MyStateline, on the newest of 2 developments

James, who joined the 76ers this summer for his NBA-record 24th season, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half, helping the 76ers to a 58-56 lead.

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  1. As LeBron James Sits, 76ers Open Preseason With Win Over Knicks

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Newest

    LeBron James has a strong first half for the 76ers in his first appearance with his new team

    Headline from MyStateline ·

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Reports & sources

31 articles, oldest first.

  1. PhillyVoice

    LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey among seven Sixers not playing in Monday's preseason opener (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The Sixers begin their four-game preseason slate on Monday when they welcome the New York Knicks to town. Several starters, though, will be sitting out.

  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    LeBron James won't be taking part in 76ers preseason opener tonight (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    LeBron James won't be taking the court for the Philadelphia 76ers' first preseason game on Monday night.

  3. Phl17

    LeBron James among players out for preseason opener: ESPN (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- LeBron James will not play in Monday night's preseason game against the Knicks, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Anfernee Simons, Dominick Barlow, Adem Bona and Tacko Fall were also ruled out. The preseason matchup is at 7 p.m.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    LeBron James and Joel Embiid are sitting out the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener against the New York Knicks

  5. Forbes

    As LeBron James Sits, 76ers Open Preseason With Win Over Knicks (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    LeBron James sat out the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener on Monday night. Starters Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey didn't play, either.

  6. Phl17

    Sixers open preseason with strong showing against New York Knicks (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) —The Philadelphia 76ers opened their preseason schedule with an impressive performance against the defending NBA champions, the New York Knicks. With LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid all sitting out the preseason opener, Philadelphia still gave fans a glimpse of some n…

  7. Newsweek

    LeBron James Set for 76ers Debut vs Nets: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    LeBron James is reportedly set to make his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets.

  8. PhillyVoice

    LeBron James will make Sixers preseason debut vs. Nets (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will play in Brooklyn, giving the Sixers their first look at their full starting lineup.

  9. MyStateline

    LeBron James has a strong first half for the 76ers in his first appearance with his new team (opens MyStateline)

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    MyStateline's feed description

    James, who joined the 76ers this summer for his NBA-record 24th season, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half, helping the 76ers to a 58-56 lead.

  10. KAAL Rochester

    LeBron James has a strong start in his first game with the 76ers and expects things to get better (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    LeBron James looks set to make a big impact on the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NBA’s career scoring leader may not even need to shoot much to do it. James made his first appearance with his new team Thursday night, getting started on the expected final stop in his NBA career.

  11. KAAL Rochester

    LeBron James is playing for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in preseason game at Brooklyn (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    LeBron James is playing for the first time with the Philadelphia 76ers, getting started on the expected final stop in his NBA career. James, who joined the 76ers this summer for his NBA-record 24th season, is in the starting lineup for the 76ers on Thursday night in their exhibition game against the…

  12. PhillyVoice

    LeBron James, Sixers' starters show massive upside, with a lot of work still to do (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The Sixers' star-studded starting lineup made its preseason debut Thursday, displaying incredible highlights and reminders that they will need some time.

  13. New York Post

    How LeBron James did in his first game with the 76ers (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    LeBron James made his first on-court appearance since signing with the 76ers.

  14. The Guardian

    LeBron James shines in pre-season debut for revamped Philadelphia 76ers (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    James scores 10 points in 18-minute Sixers debut Jaylen Brown leads Philadelphia with 18 points Nets pull away in third quarter for 114-108 victory NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first-half performance in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but the new-look 76ers fe…

  15. PhillyVoice

    LeBron James cements himself as the Sixers' quarterback in preseason debut (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    If their first preseason game with all five projected starters was any indication, LeBron James will be the one orchestrating the Sixers' offense in 2026-27.

  16. WFMZ Allentown

    LeBron shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but the new-look 76ers fell 114-108 to the Nets in Brooklyn.

  17. WKBN Youngstown

    LeBron James has a strong first half in 76ers preseason debut (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    James, who joined the 76ers this summer for his NBA-record 24th season, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half, helping the 76ers to a 58-56 lead.

  18. Al Jazeera

    LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    All-time leading scorer LeBron James makes 76ers debut following LA Lakers switch in NBA preseason, but Nets claim win.

  19. FOX8 WGHP

    LeBron James makes his Philadelphia 76ers debut (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    James, who joined the 76ers this summer for his NBA-record 24th season, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half, helping the 76ers to a 58-56 lead.

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