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Nick Nurse praises LeBron James after 76ers debut

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse identified turnovers and a lack of on-court connectivity as areas for improvement after his team lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets in its preseason game on Thursday. The 76ers held a 58-56 halftime lead at Barclays Center but were outscored 37-23 in the third quarter. Philadelphia committed 21 turnovers, […] The post Nick Nurse praises LeBron James after 76ers debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James reacts to 76ers debut after loss to Nets

LeBron James described his Philadelphia 76ers debut as an important step toward building chemistry with his new teammates, while stressing that the revamped lineup still needs time to develop after a 114-108 preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. James finished with 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in 18 minutes at Barclays […] The post LeBron James reacts to 76ers debut after loss to Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James after 76ers debut: ‘It’s going to take some time’

LeBron James finally got his first taste of life with the 76ers. His initial assessment? Give it some time. James made his Philadelphia preseason debut Thursday in a 114-108 loss to the Nets, finishing with 10 points, five assists, four rebounds and a steal in 18 first-half minutes. “We’re still trying to put each other […] The post LeBron James after 76ers debut: ‘It’s going to take some time’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

New-look 76ers fall to Nets in LeBron James’ debut

The Philadelphia 76ers lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets in their preseason matchup at Barclays Center on Thursday, October 8, as LeBron James made his debut for a revamped Philadelphia lineup. The 76ers dropped to 1-1 in preseason play, while Brooklyn improved to 2-0. Philadelphia kept the game close through two quarters but was outscored […] The post New-look 76ers fall to Nets in LeBron James’ debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

76ers’ LeBron James gushes about Dean Wade’s value with ultimate praise

LeBron James made his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. They, however, lost to the Brooklyn Nets, 114-108. James sat out their preseason opener, a win against the New York Knicks, 120-97, at the same venue. Against the Nets, the 41-year-old forward tallied 10 points, four rebounds, five assists, […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James gushes about Dean Wade’s value with ultimate praise appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James reacts to playing his first game for the 76ers

LeBron James made his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers in their 108-114 preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets . James played 18 minutes and scored 10 points, shooting only one shot and making all 8 of his free throws. He also added 4 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal. LeBron shared his reaction to playing the first game with his new team, via ESPN's Dave McMenamin : "I mean, it felt a little different. Obviously, just wearing a new uniform, but the game is the game. And I was happy to be able to ...

LeBron James’ instant reaction to making 76ers debut in preseason

LeBron James is happy to be in action for the Philadelphia 76ers after making his team debut in their preseason contest against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. James is preparing for the 24th season of his remarkable NBA career, his first with the 76ers. Following eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, the veteran […] The post LeBron James’ instant reaction to making 76ers debut in preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Minor Roster Moves: Heat, Nets

The Heat made a handful of minor transactions on Thursday night, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (Twitter links). After waiving Lester Quinones and J’Vonne Hadley, the Heat signed and immediately waived Dennis Smith Jr., then signed Gabe Madsen and Kylor Kelley. All five players are/were on Exhibit 10 contracts and could eventually be […]

Joel Embiid ends silence on reports of LeBron scolding him at 76ers practice

Like everyone else, Joel Embiid has no idea where the recent report about him and LeBron James came from. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar shrugged off the story that James reportedly called him out after arriving late to one of the team's practices. "I don't know where that came from. It never happened," Embiid said after the Sixers' 114-108 preseason road loss against the Brooklyn Nets (h/t ESPN's Dave McMenamin). " ... One, it's not true. And then again it's like, 'Why me?' But I guess I'm ...

Sixers Bell Ringer: Starting five flashes dominance vs. Nets

Preseason Bell Ringer rankings: Jaylen Brown – 1 It was the first game the starting five of LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid all played together, and there is a ton to be excited about. Jaylen Brown continued his strong preseason against the Nets, tallying 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting. […]

Takeaways: Nets spoil 76ers ‘Super Team’ debut in Preseason, win 114-108

‘Tis the preseason. The Brooklyn Nets began theirs on Tuesday night in Charlotte, putting on quite the performance, particularly at the offensive end, as they aerosol sprayed the “Hornets” en route to a 124-90 victory. Hornets is in qoutes because Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, and Coby White all sat out. Thursday, it was the Philadelphia […]

Watch LeBron James still look great as he scores first points with 76ers

LeBron James is getting his feet wet upon making his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers during their clash with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. James is preparing for the 24th season of his remarkable NBA career, his first with the 76ers. Following eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, the veteran superstar decided […] The post Watch LeBron James still look great as he scores first points with 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

76ers fans can breathe after scary Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown collision

Joel Embiid made his preseason debut on Thursday, as the Philadelphia 76ers visited the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The 76ers won their first assignment against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday. There was a scary moment in the first quarter when Embiid fell to the floor after Mo Wagner pushed […] The post 76ers fans can breathe after scary Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown collision appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James preseason debut status for 76ers revealed by Nick Nurse

LeBron James is set to finally play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Addressing the media in his pregame speech, Sixers coach Nick Nurse confirmed to reporters that James will suit up in Thursday's preseason road game against the Brooklyn Nets. Joining James would be Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, as Philly will feature its star-studded five that includes Jaylen Brown and V.J. Edgecombe for the first time. https://x.com/BroadcastingMax/status/2108321174157725960?s=20 LeBron James set for 76ers prese...

Brooklyn Nets Coach Raves About Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle’s Chemistry in Preseason Win Vs. Charlotte Hornets

Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle balled out in the Brooklyn Nets‘ preseason opener against the Charlotte Hornets, combining for 29 points on a 10-for-16 shooting in the 124-90 road win. In an interview with ClutchPoints’ Erik Slater, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said he was encouraged by Porter and Randle, as the star [...]

76ers’ LeBron James, other stars expected to play in preseason game vs. Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers recently got their preseason slate underway with a home game vs the New York Knicks, with LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid all sitting out. The 76ers will next hit the floor on Thursday vs the Brooklyn Nets, and fans in attendance recently got a huge update as they hope to […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James, other stars expected to play in preseason game vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James' status confirmed for tonight's preseason game vs. Nets

LeBron James is set for his highly anticipated debut with the Philadelphia 76ers . According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN , LeBron James is planning to make his 76ers debut tonight against the Brooklyn Nets. Besides LeBron, all of the other star teammates, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown, are expected to play tonight as well and begin the game in the starting lineup. LeBron James is dealing with minor injuries LeBron James, Joel Embiid Credit Getty Images via AFP - Scanp...