Coverage dated October 16, 2026

LeBron James makes electric first preseason home appearance with Sixers as fans travel from around the world

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LeBron James has only played one preseason game at home with the Philadelphia 76ers, but the excitement surrounding the NBA superstar already feels like the regular season. From his signature chalk toss to an alley-oop that brought fans to their feet, James delivered a memorable night at Xfinity Mob…

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Philadelphia Inquirer
LeBron James makes home debut, Joel Embiid stars, but Sixers drop preseason finale in OT (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 16, 2026
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The 125-120 scoreline against the Boston Celtics was largely irrelevant, as the Sixers' star-studded starting lineup built more chemistry and received an encouraging performance from Embiid.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
LeBron James makes electric first preseason home appearance with Sixers as fans travel from around the world (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Oct 16, 2026
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LeBron James has only played one preseason game at home with the Philadelphia 76ers, but the excitement surrounding the NBA superstar already feels like the regular season. From his signature chalk toss to an alley-oop that brought fans to their feet, James delivered a memorable night at Xfinity Mob…