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

LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James reacts as he goes between stations during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Camden, N.J.. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James and Joel Embiid are among the healthy inactives for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason opener Monday night against the NBA champion New York Knicks.

All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also will sit out. Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe are the lone regular starters in the lineup.

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

James signed a free-agent deal with the Sixers over the summer. He is a 22-time All-Star, a 21-time All-NBA selection, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a four-time NBA Finals MVP, a three-time All-Star Game MVP and a member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.

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

LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James, center right, greats VJ Edgecombe, right, as they get ready for a group photos with Tyrese Maxey, center left, and Jaylen Brown, left, during the NBA basketball team’s media day, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Camden, N.J.. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James poses for photos during the NBA basketball team’s media day, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Camden, N.J.. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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