LeBron James makes his return to Cleveland after choosing Philadelphia over them in free agency.

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, November 6, 2026, in an NBA Cup matchup featuring LeBron James returning to Cleveland. Philadelphia enters the game holding an 8-1 record on the season, seeking a sixth consecutive victory after previously defeating the Cavaliers earlier in the campaign.
Cleveland lists multiple key players on its injury report ahead of the contest, including Jarrett Allen among those who could miss out. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers made changes involving two-way players, while Philadelphia aims to move to 2-0 in NBA Cup group play.
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