James said he is figuring out his pregame routine again while still adjusting to life with a new team. The 41-year-old had 10 points and five assists in his preseason debut.

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The Sixers know there will be a lot of external dialogue they will have to block out this year with LeBron James joining a star-studded lineup on the floor.

Head coach Nick Nurse said Hukporti, who is vying for the Sixers’ backup center role, would receive more imaging on his right Achilles on Tuesday after suffering the injury against the Knicks.

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Learning new defensive terminology, getting his family situated are among things on Jaylen Brown’s to-do list in his first week with the 76ers.

Dean Wade's defensive abilities and low-usage offense should be an asset for the star-studded Sixers.

The Sixers know there will be a lot of external dialogue they will have to block out this year with LeBron James joining a star-studded lineup on the floor.

Jaylen Brown adjusting in "phases" to his new home in Philadelphia after a turbulent summer.

James made the surprising decision to join the Sixers last month. He'll speak to Philly reporters for the first time Monday.