The Aporia · LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out

LeBron James did not play in the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener against the New York Knicks due to rest. Along with James, Joel Embiid and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also sat out. The game featured only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe from the regular starting lineup. James recently signed a free-agent deal with the Sixers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, having earned numerous accolades throughout his career.

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On Monday night, LeBron James sat out the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener against the New York Knicks. Along with him, Joel Embiid and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey were also listed as inactives for the game. Despite not participating, James had appeared alongside the full healthy roster in a public scrimmage on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers finished last season with a 45-37 record, only to be swept by the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. LeBron James signed with the Sixers as a free agent this summer, bringing his extensive accolades including being a 22-time All-Star and four-time NBA MVP to the team.

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“The articles describe different aspects of the same day's events (one focusing on Knicks' roster evaluation and the other on player inactivity for the game), but they do not describe the same specific incident.”

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“The articles describe different aspects of the same preseason game but focus on distinct elements; one focuses on Mike Brown's coaching strategy for the Knicks while the other highlights player participation status for the 76ers.”

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🔮 All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also will sit out.

2026-10-05 · assertive framing · LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out

🔮 Select exhibition games will include a smart basketball that has a Bluetooth sensor in it and can collect data for future use in real-time officiating decisions.

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James, Embiid and the full healthy roster played in a public scrimmage on Saturday on the 76ers’ home court.

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🔮 All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also will sit out.

2026-10-05 · Toronto Star

LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out · assertive framing

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James, Embiid and the full healthy roster played in a public scrimmage on Saturday on the 76ers’ home court. asserted

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LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out

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