Nets Could Be First To Face LeBron James On 76ers

The Brooklyn Nets could become the first team to face LeBron James in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform during their preseason matchup on Thursday night. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse indicated that the team aims to play the majority of its roster. James has not been ruled out for the contest following his absence from Philadelphia's preseason opener against the New York Knicks.

Brooklyn enters the matchup following a 124-90 preseason victory over the Charlotte Hornets, featuring debuts from Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. James previously sat out alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey on Monday, but participated in a team scrimmage after dealing with no injury setbacks through training camp.