Coverage dated October 3, 2026

LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers’ debut at scrimmage

Headline from East Idaho News

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers’ public address announcer ended a brief retirement over the summer in large part to get behind the mic and do what he did for the first time ahead of the team’s annual scrimmage. Matt Cord introduced LeBron James in the Sixers’ starting lineup. “At 6-9, from St.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Sixers fans pack arena for first look at LeBron James on Saturday (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    LeBron James and the new-look 76ers took the court in Philadelphia for the team’s annual blue and white scrimmage, giving a sold-out crowd its first chance to see the new roster in action. Fans packed the arena and the parking lot in South Philadelphia for the scrimmage, which was held there for the…

  2. East Idaho News

    LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers’ debut at scrimmage (opens East Idaho News)

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    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers’ public address announcer ended a brief retirement over the summer in large part to get behind the mic and do what he did for the first time ahead of the team’s annual scrimmage. Matt Cord introduced LeBron James in the Sixers’ starting lineup. “At 6-9, from St.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    LeBron James makes first public appearance at Blue x White scrimmage and puts on show for ‘Philly faithful’ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    "It’s been very smooth, in the simple fact that everybody’s been super welcoming,” James said of his first days with the Sixers after signing as a free agent this summer.

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