LeBron, Embiid, Maxey will miss Sixers' preseason opener vs. Knicks
LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are sitting out the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener against the New York Knicks.
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LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are sitting out the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener against the New York Knicks.
LeBron James' contract might be the minimum, but the outlook is pretty much championship-or-bust for a franchise that has failed to advance out of the second round since 2001.
The Sixers introduced their new star-studded starting five at media day after an offseason where they landed LeBron James and acquired Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Celtics.
Sixers center Adem Bona sits down with CBS News Philadelphia reporter Krystle Rich to discuss the opportunity to play with LeBron James, his biggest basketball lesson going into his third season in the NBA, and championship aspirations.
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse sits down with CBS News Philadelphia reporter Krystle Rich to discuss LeBron James choosing the 76ers on his birthday, the King's fit in the starting five, what part of the process he's most looking forward to, and what a successful season would look like.
LeBron James joined Philadelphia 76ers teammates including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown for press conferences at the team's media day.
LeBron James says his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win an NBA title influenced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
Expectations for the Sixers' season are sky-high with the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
LeBron James has announced he's joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it the "last decision" of his playing career.
After trading for Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster deal with the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers are in the mix for LeBron James.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.
The Sixers on Tuesday fired Morey, days after Knicks fans took over Xfinity Mobile Arena and New York blew the team out to complete a sweep in the second round.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
After Joel Embiid asked Sixers fans not to sell their tickets, the team is restricting who can buy tickets for Games 3 and 4 in round two of the playoffs.
Joel Embiid, who underwent an appendectomy about a month ago, is listed on the injury report with a right hip contusion for Game 1 vs. the New York Knicks.
The Sixers are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Joel Embiid had a massive Game 5 over the Celtics with 33 points to keep Philadelphia's season alive and force a Game 6.
Joel Embiid returned to the lineup, but the Sixers lost to the Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
