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Sixers Shift Camp to Abu Dhabi as Preseason Opens Against Knicks

Philadelphia focuses on recovery with monitored workloads during the eight‑hour time change.

Overview

  • The 76ers completed a two‑day mini camp in Camden and traveled to Abu Dhabi for exhibition games against the Knicks on Oct. 2 and Oct. 4.
  • Nick Nurse said Paul George and Trendon Watford have only done individual work so far, with Watford managing right hamstring tightness, and he expects them to join practices overseas.
  • The staff scheduled additional sessions after arrival and is tracking player workloads while using recovery strategies to counter jet lag from the long flight.
  • Andre Drummond reported about 20 pounds lighter after offseason “toe yoga” to address turf toe and will compete with Adem Bona for backup minutes behind Joel Embiid.
  • Kyle Lowry returned on a one‑year veteran‑minimum deal and joined Amazon Prime’s new NBA coverage team, while Kelly Oubre Jr. addressed a recent social‑media post by saying he remains all in with the team.