LeBron James to reportedly make 76ers preseason debut Thursday vs. Nets

The biggest NBA signing of the offseason is ready for his debut. LeBron James will reportedly make his first preseason appearance with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, according to ESPN.James, 41, is expected to play against the Brooklyn Nets and will be joined by the rest of the 76ers’ projected starting lineup..@mcten reports that LeBron James will make his preseason debut for the 76ers against the Nets 🏀 pic.twitter.com/LokeIhh8hL— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 8, 2026