LeBron James to debut with 76ers against Cavaliers on Oct. 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
LeBron James will make his regular season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Oct. 22. The game is scheduled against the Cleveland Cavaliers and will be broadcast on ESPN. After spending eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, James joined the 76ers to help them compete for a championship. He is set to play alongside all-stars Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey. James signed a two-year deal worth $8 million with a player option for the second year. Additionally, he will face the Lakers on Christmas Day.
- •James joined the 76ers after eight seasons with the Lakers
- •His first game is against the Cavaliers
- •He signed a two-year, $8 million contract
- •James will also face the Lakers on Christmas Day
- •76ers feature all-stars Embiid, Brown, and Maxey
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' 1st game as a Philadelphia 76er announced
"James joined the 76ers from the Los Angeles Lakers.
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