James supplied 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 114-109 win over the Pacers.
James took a backseat as a scorer but orchestrated Philadelphia's offense effectively, recording a game-high 10 assists without committing a turnover. The veteran forward also made his presence felt defensively with three combined steals and blocks. Even with several established scoring options alongside him, James continues to offer substantial fantasy value through his playmaking and versatility.
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76ers' LeBron James: Scores 18 points Sunday
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James finished with 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 33 minutes in Sunday's 106-93 loss to the Pistons.
James returned after sitting out Saturday's win over Milwaukee, taking on a larger offensive role with Joel Embiid (heel) and VJ Edgecombe (abdomen) unavailable. He's yet to score 20 or more points in a game this season, though that's expected since he has to share the court with Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. His production should remain useful across multiple categories, but James' days of being a go-to scorer and 20-point producer seem to be gone.
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76ers' LeBron James: Off injury report
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James (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against Detroit.
James will suit up in the second half of this back-to-back set after sitting out Saturday's win over Milwaukee. With the star forward back in the lineup, Dean Wade will likely shift to the second unit.
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76ers' LeBron James: Ruled out Saturday
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James (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
James will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set, with his next chance to play coming Sunday against Detroit. With the star forward sidelined, Dean Wade (ankle), Jabari Walker and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are candidates for increased playing time.
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76ers' LeBron James: Questionable for Saturday
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James (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
The 76ers are considering giving James the night off Saturday for the first leg of a back-to-back set. If James sits out, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stands out as the most likely candidate to step into the starting lineup.
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76ers' LeBron James: Posts double-double Thursday
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James posted 17 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.
James struggled with shooting efficiency but made up for it with a double-double and strong defensive production. His 33-minute workload suggests he'll continue to play a significant role in Philadelphia's rotation, although Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown could limit his scoring opportunities. His ability to contribute across multiple categories should help maintain his fantasy value even when his offensive production fluctuates. In his first two games with the 76ers, James has racked up 31 points, 19 rebounds, and 12 total assists.
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76ers' LeBron James: Productive in team debut
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James had 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 106-100 win over the Knicks.
Making his highly anticipated 76ers debut, James took a clear back seat to Tyrese Maxey, who poured in a game-high 28 points, but led his new team in dimes. Philadelphia's star-studded starting lineup is likely to leave James with less usage than he's handled in the past, but the future Hall of Famer should still produce at a high level even if his best fantasy days are now in the rear-view mirror.
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76ers' LeBron James: Expected to play Friday
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James (rest) is set to play in Friday's preseason game against Boston, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
The 76ers will give most of their rotation some additional reps for the preseason finale. It's unclear what kind of workloads the key players will see Friday.
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76ers' LeBron James: Won't play Saturday
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James (rest) won't be available for Saturday's preseason contest against the Celtics, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
The Sixers will be resting several players for this contest, and James is one of the many projected starters who will be taking a seat alongside Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown. The 76ers will manage James' workload carefully with an eye toward having him ready for the regular-season opener against the Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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76ers' LeBron James: Solid in preseason debut
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James recorded 10 points (1-1 FG, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 preseason loss to Brooklyn.
James made his first appearance in a Philadelphia uniform after joining the franchise during the offseason, taking just one field-goal attempt while focusing primarily on facilitating the offense. The 41-year-old forward played exclusively in the first half and converted all eight of his free-throw attempts. James figures to remain a significant fantasy contributor in his 24th NBA season, though his scoring opportunities could decrease alongside Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.
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76ers' LeBron James: Will play Thursday
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James (rest) will make his preseason debut Thursday against the Nets, per ESPN.com.
After sitting out the preseason opener, the future Hall of Famer will make his first appearance in a 76ers uniform Thursday. James should get some reps in the first half before handing things off to Philadelphia's younger players in the second half.
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76ers' LeBron James: Won't debut Monday
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James (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
James won't make his 76ers debut Monday and will be joined on the sidelines by Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. James is dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot as he prepares for his first season with the 76ers. His longtime trainer, Mike Mancias, is reportedly giving the 41-year-old's left foot special attention during his daily pre-practice routine while continuing to manage the lower-back issues that caused James to miss the first month of the 2025-26 regular season with sciatica. The arthritis isn't necessarily new, as James appeared on injury reports with left foot arthritis last season, but Philadelphia has already discussed managing his workload and back-to-backs, making his availability worth monitoring throughout his 24th NBA campaign.
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76ers' LeBron James: Managing foot arthritis
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James is dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot as he prepares for his first season with the 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
James' longtime trainer, Mike Mancias, is reportedly giving the 41-year-old's left foot special attention during his daily pre-practice routine, while also continuing to manage the lower-back issues that caused James to miss the first month of the 2025-26 regular season with sciatica. The arthritis isn't necessarily a new issue, as James appeared on injury reports with left foot arthritis last season, but Philadelphia has already discussed managing his workload and back-to-backs, making his availability worth monitoring throughout his 24th NBA campaign.
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76ers' LeBron James: Workload will be managed
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James' workload will be carefully managed during his first season with Philadelphia, head coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.
Nurse said the 76ers have had extensive discussions about managing James and Joel Embiid and are beginning to map out plans for upcoming back-to-backs and the next month of action. James is entering his 24th NBA season and will turn 42 in December, so scheduled rest could be a regular consideration as Philadelphia attempts to keep him fresh throughout the 2026-27 campaign.
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76ers' LeBron James: Has high expectations
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James made it clear Monday that he's entering his first season with Philadelphia with championship aspirations, though he acknowledged that the new-look roster will need time to develop chemistry, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
"I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round, I know that," James said. The veteran forward also stressed that Philadelphia's new group won't click immediately, pointing to practices, film sessions and time together on bus and plane rides as opportunities to accelerate the chemistry-building process. James will be tasked with quickly finding his place alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown as the 76ers attempt to turn their revamped roster into a contender.
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76ers' LeBron James: Heading to Philadelphia
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James agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After spending the last eight seasons with the Lakers, James will join the 76ers as he aims to compete for his fifth championship in the twilight of his career. The superstar forward remained highly productive in 2025-26, averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks across 33.2 minutes per contest in 60 regular-season games. The 41-year-old will likely see a decline in usage alongside a stacked starting five that is set to include Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe. Still, James should be a crucial piece for Philadelphia.
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LeBron James: Will leave Lakers
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James announced that he will play during the 2026-27 season, but it will not be with the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
James has informed the franchise that they can move on without him because he intends to play elsewhere. Retirement never seemed likely for James, as he continues to defy Father Time. Now that his intentions are public, it will be interesting to see which teams pursue him. Based on previous reports, it's likely that the Warriors, Cavaliers and Heat will make a run at him.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Double-doubles in Game 4 defeat
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James supplied 24 points (8-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 40 minutes in Monday's 115-110 Game 4 loss to the Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.
James scored 14 of his 24 points in the second half and finished as Los Angeles' third-leading scorer in Monday's season-ending loss. The superstar also dominated on the glass, grabbing a game- and series-best 12 rebounds en route to his third double-double of the postseason. After being swept by the Thunder in the second round of the playoffs, the 41-year-old will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. He averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks in 33.2 minutes per contest across 60 regular-season games in 2025-26, and he still appears to have plenty left in the tank if he decides to play next season.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Tallies 19 points in Game 3 defeat
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James recorded 19 points (7-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 131-108 loss to the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
James and the Lakers' offense struggled during Saturday's loss, with the future Hall of Famer going 5-for-16 from the field through the first three quarters. He still put together a balanced stat line and finished second on the Lakers in points, assists and rebounds. The Lakers find themselves down 3-0 in the series, and a loss Monday in Game 4 would eliminate them from postseason contention. It's fair to wonder if a loss Monday would be the last time James dons a Lakers jersey, as he's set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Game-high 27 points in Game 1 loss
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James posted 27 points (12-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
James turned in an extremely efficient performance en route to a game-high 27 points, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. The veteran forward has reached the 25-point threshold in three straight games and has now dished out at least six dimes in each of his last 11 appearances. James and the Lakers will look to bounce back in Game 2 on Thursday, though they'll need a better offensive performance from Austin Reaves, who scored just eight points on 3-of-16 shooting from the field Tuesday.
