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Philadelphia 76ers announce starting lineup for home opener against Cavaliers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 1:35 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers announce starting lineup for home opener against Cavaliers

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers will start LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe in their home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 22. This lineup follows the team's season-opening 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks. However, the 76ers will be without forward Dean Wade due to an ankle injury, delaying his regular-season debut. The matchup at home offers the 76ers a chance to build off their initial success as they face the Cavaliers.

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Status Watch

•76ers start LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey against Cavaliers.
•Philadelphia won their season opener 106-100 against the Knicks.
•Dean Wade is ruled out with an ankle injury.
•The game is scheduled for October 22.

Latest Updates

1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia 76ers Announce Starters vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia 76ers are running it back with their star-studded starting five for Thursday night’s home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe will start for Philadelphia on October 22, the team announced. The announcement comes after the Sixers opened their season with a 106-100 victory […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Announce Starters vs. Cleveland Cavaliers appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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