LeBron James Debuts With 76ers, Defends Joel Embiid After Free-Agency Exit From Lakers

LeBron James posted 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists in 18 minutes during his Philadelphia 76ers preseason debut against Brooklyn, orchestrating a lineup alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Off the court, James defended Embiid against false rumors of practice tardiness. His offseason move to Philadelphia in free agency opened up rotation minutes for his son, Bronny James, with the Los Angeles Lakers.