Top Stories · October 9, 2026
How LeBron James did in his first game with the 76ers
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LeBron James made his preseason debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 114-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. James, entering his 24th NBA season at age 41, played 18 minutes, all in the first half, finishing with 10 points on 1-for-1 shooting and 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Beyond the game performance, the debut was marked by a controversy involving a report that James had disciplined teammate Joel Embiid for tardiness, a claim James denied on social media and that announcer Mike Breen later clarified was intended to highlight James's leadership.
LeBron James made his preseason debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 114-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. James, entering his 24th NBA season at age 41, played 18 minutes, all in the first half, finishing with 10 points on 1-for-1 shooting and 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Beyond the game performance, the debut was marked by a controversy involving a report that James had disciplined teammate Joel Embiid for tardiness, a claim James denied on social media and that announcer Mike Breen later clarified was intended to highlight James's leadership.