Sources: Sixers plan to unveil new-look starting 5 vs. Nets in preseason

The 76ers plan to play their starters Thursday against the Nets, sources told ESPN.

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:05 PM

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The Philadelphia 76ers plan to play their regular starters Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets.
Coach Nick Nurse hopes to play LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe together.
James, Embiid, and Maxey missed Monday's preseason victory against the New York Knicks as healthy scratches.

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The Philadelphia 76ers plan to play their starters in Thursday's preseason matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, according to sources. Head coach Nick Nurse stated that he hopes to field key starters together in the first half, contingent on their health following Wednesday's practice session.

The lineup is expected to include LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe. James, Embiid, and Maxey previously sat out Monday's preseason win against the New York Knicks as healthy scratches, while Brown scored 22 points and Edgecombe contributed 12 points and seven assists.

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Sources: Sixers plan to unveil new-look starting 5 vs. Nets in preseason

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