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LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 5). LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/lebron-james-sits-out-76ers-preseason-opener-against-knicks-embiid-maxey-also-out/article_e872763c-0b09-5eba-80c5-6b908aa2d4b1.html

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LeBron James did not play in the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener against the New York Knicks due to rest. Along with James, Joel Embiid and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also sat out. The game featured only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe from the regular starting lineup. James recently signed a free-agent deal with the Sixers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, having earned numerous accolades throughout his career.

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On Monday night, LeBron James sat out the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener against the New York Knicks. Along with him, Joel Embiid and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey were also listed as inactives for the game. Despite not participating, James had appeared alongside the full healthy roster in a public scrimmage on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers finished last season with a 45-37 record, only to be swept by the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. LeBron James signed with the Sixers as a free agent this summer, bringing his extensive accolades including being a 22-time All-Star and four-time NBA MVP to the team.

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All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also will sit out. asserted

Maxey → sit → ?

The Sixers went 45-37 last season and were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Knicks. asserted

Sixers → go → Knicks

James signed a free-agent deal with the Sixers over the summer. asserted

James → sign → summer

James, Embiid and the full healthy roster played in a public scrimmage on Saturday on the 76ers’ home court. asserted

James → play → court

LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out

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