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How LeBron James has helped the 76ers ‘get a head start’ on other NBA teams already

LeBron James and some of his Philadelphia 76ers teammates have already been putting in work ahead of their proper preseason getting underway. The 76ers return to on-court action next week, with practice scheduled to start on Tuesday.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1:10 PM
How LeBron James has helped the 76ers ‘get a head start’ on other NBA teams already
Key Things to Know
  • LeBron James took part in early on-court work with Philadelphia 76ers teammates prior to media day.
  • Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown also participated in the early Monday morning session.
  • Official team practices for the Philadelphia 76ers were scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

LeBron James and several Philadelphia 76ers teammates began on-court preparations ahead of the team's official preseason practice. According to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin, James participated in early sessions on Monday morning prior to media day alongside teammates Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, working directly with coaches.

The early workouts took place before the 76ers were scheduled to open formal team practices on Tuesday. The sessions were described as an effort by the players to gain an early advantage and build team chemistry ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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