Overview
- LeBron started for the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason exhibition in Brooklyn on Thursday, marking his first on-court appearance with the team.
- The 76ers opened with a star-studded starting five of LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe to test the new lineup.
- Coach Nick Nurse said he planned to use his starters for about half the game as part of a deliberate minutes-management approach for veteran players.
- LeBron played 18 minutes, recording 10 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds in a 108-114 loss to the Nets, and the club will continue using preseason games to evaluate rotations.
- James joined Philadelphia this summer on a two-year, league-minimum deal and reports note he will manage chronic left-foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica as he pursues a late-career title run.