LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers | Basketball | Al Jazeera
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: United States
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LeBron James, aged 41, made his NBA preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 10 points in the first half of his first game with the team. He signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers in July after eight seasons with the Lakers. In the game, James played 18 minutes in the first half, recording 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal, but the Nets defeated the 76ers 114-108, with the Nets outscoring the 76ers 37-23 in the third quarter. His new teammates included Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, who led all scorers with 18 points.
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