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LeBron, Brown scrimmage for 76ers as fans flock for first look

Throngs of fans waited in lines more than 10-deep to watch LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the 76ers take part in Saturday's scrimmage.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 8:58 PM
LeBron, Brown scrimmage for 76ers as fans flock for first look
Key Things to Know
  • LeBron James described the Philadelphia 76ers' intrasquad scrimmage as a great first step toward building team chemistry.
  • Approximately 10,000 fans attended the Blue-White exhibition at Xfinity Mobile Arena ahead of the 2026-27 season.
  • James praised Joel Embiid's physical condition, stating the center is noticeably healthier than during the 2024 Olympics.
The Story in 60 Seconds

LeBron James called the Philadelphia 76ers' intrasquad scrimmage a great first step as the team showcased its new-look lineup on Saturday. Playing in front of approximately 10,000 fans at Xfinity Mobile Arena during the annual Blue-White game, James joined Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe in the starting unit for the Blue team.

James also highlighted Embiid's improved health compared to their 2024 Olympic run, noting the center has not missed practice. The scrimmage featured three 10-minute quarters simulating late-game scenarios before head coach Nick Nurse's squad opens its preseason against the New York Knicks on Monday.

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