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On Opening Night, the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the New York Knicks' ring ceremony. Now, the Knicks have a chance to return the favor.
For the second time in two weeks to open the NBA regular season, the Knicks and 76ers will meet. This time, though, the game moves to Philadelphia as LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey welcome the defending champions to Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Knicks' ******* le defense is off to a slow start, as they've dropped a bunch of close games to begin the campaign, whil the 76ers are off to a much better beginning to the James' era. Still, the Knicks represent the team to beat in the NBA, so the 76ers will surely not take them lightly.
This game also marks the first NBA Cup game for both of these teams in the 2026-27 season. New York won the NBA Cup last year and hopes to defend that crown as well.

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While the New York Knicks are the defending NBA champions and they should raise their championship banner with the confidence that comes with winning the franchise's first **** le in 53 years, the Philadelphia 76ers appear to be in a position to steal their thunder.
After adding Jaylen Brown and LeBron James in the offseason, the Sixers are the team that **** ody will be able to take their eyes off of as the season gets underway. Many observers believe this dynamic team — that also includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe — will be the best in the league.
When it comes to flat-out talent, the Sixers certainly will be able to make a great argument. But things like chemistry, familiarity and defense will also have an impact. One or more of those factors could scuttle Philadelphia's plans to become the best team in the Eastern Conference and the next NBA champions.
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Recent trade acquisition Jaylen Brown is preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season, his first with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ahead of training camp, the former Boston Celtics forward was seen working out with famous shooting instructor Chris "Lethal Shooter" Matthews. Before Matthews became a famous coach, he played for Washington State and St. Bonaventure and also spent time in the NBA G-League.
In a video posted to social media, Brown was knocking down consecutive long-range attempts, giving Philadelphia fans something to cheer about prior to the team's season opener in October. Brown, who led the league in two-pointers attempted last season, is a career 35.8% shooter from beyond the arc. Last season, Brown shot slightly below that figure, converting on 34.7% of 3-point attempts.
Following a top-six finish in MVP voting a season ago, increased shooting efficiency from Brown will help him benefit as an off-ball contributor when LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey or Joel Embiid is in possession.
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A lot of teams made big swings this offseason to try to put themselves in position to get closer to a **** le. While it's easy to think about the major part of a transaction, it's key to remember just how much it can impact an entire roster. How many more options do we have now? Are we stronger on both ends of the floor?
Teams may open doors for questions about fit, but they did it for a reason: We think this is going to outweigh those flaws at the end of the day.
With training camp getting closer and closer — can you believe it? — the challenge of a season is upon us. Let's break down some of the biggest swings we saw this summer.
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It's one thing to turn Paul George into Jaylen Brown, but also turning that into LeBron James is the headline. Of course it is; you're not supposed to be able to add all of that to a team led by Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. What makes this a big swing, though, is the combination of trying to open up a championship window at the same time as attempting to formulate championship talent into a team.

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Philadelphia 76ers fans have every reason to be excited about the upcoming season. They landed LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this summer.
Chemistry is their next challenge, but it looks like it will not be much of a problem.
NBA training camp will officially begin on September 29, but several teams have already taken steps to build chemistry through workouts on their own time. The Sixers' core players are among them.
Brown said he has been working out with his new teammates, and he has a simple way of letting their supporters know that they are going to be good.
"We've been working, building chemistry with the guys. Maxey is a dog. LeBron is the goat, you don't even need to say what LeBron is. He look good, healthy," he said.

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The Philadelphia 76ers will be a much different-looking team when they take the floor in October after the moves they made in the offseason. The Sixers were able to add two decorated players in Jaylen Brown and LeBron James in an effort to make life easier for Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to get Philadelphia to the mountaintop of the league.
The Sixers have been the clear winners of the offseason with both Brown and James winning championships and finals MVP awards. That new star duo will look to help the Sixers end a long ******* le drought and give this team the boost it needs to finally get over the hump and end some long droughts in the playoffs, which has been noted plenty of times this offseason.
Jason Williams, who won a championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, gave his thoughts on the James-Brown duo for the Sixers as he believes they're the two best players for Philadelphia:
They're the best two players on that team. If LeBron James is in the league, he'll be number one on my list, every list, till I die. That's just what it is with me...You can never fix your mouth to say that Maxey is better than LeBron James, you can't.
As talented as James and Brown are, and they will certainly make a difference for the Sixers, it will likely come down to Maxey and Embiid as this is still their team. James and Brown are here to help them get the job done rather than the other way around. Williams makes a point, but the Sixers will need Maxey and Embiid to be great for this group to make the leap they need them to make in order to win that championship.

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The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to build chemistry within their new star quartet as they head into the 2026-27 season. With the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, things will be distorted a bit as they look to integrate two high-usage stars in an effort to find cohesion on the floor.
The two have gotten in the gym with Tyrese Maxey in an effort to build chemistry and get everybody on the same page. It shouldn't be the hardest thing to do when considering how talented and smart all three players are, but it doesn't hurt to get a jump start on that process.
Trainer Chris Johnson posted a photo on his Instagram account of Maxey, James, and Brown at a workout in the gym as they look to prepare for the challenges they will face.

#maxey #effort #philadelphia #jaylen

When the Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 10 to take on the Toronto Raptors, it will mean much more than just a regular season game in January. The Raptors will honor an all-time franchise great while taking on the final team he played for.
The Raptors announced that on that night, they will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 uniform.
After 20 seasons in the league, including nine with the Raptors and the final two and a half with the Sixers, Lowry hung up his sneakers with career averages of 13.8 points, 6.0 ***** ists, and 4.2 rebounds. He was a 6-time All-Star and led Toronto to a championship, alongside current Sixers coach Nick Nurse, in 2019, and is considered the greatest Raptor of all time.
Lowry's greatest contributions to the Sixers were his mentorship to young players like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. He was nearing the end of his brilliant career by then and wanted to pass down his knowledge to those youngsters to help them take steps forward in his career.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey in a matchup with Sixers

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The move of LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers has everybody buzzing. Arguably the greatest player to ever play the game has decided to continue his brilliant career in the City of Brotherly Love and join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown to form one of the more talented starting lineups in NBA history.
James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, has spent the previous eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers as he helped the franchise win a **** le in 2020. He won finals MVP and also led the Lakers from the play-in tournament to the Western Conference finals in 2023.
As James now heads to join Embiid and the Sixers, former Philadelphia coach Brett Brown gave his thoughts on the move in an interview with Liberty Ballers:
"I think it's fantastic for the city," Brown said over the phone Tuesday night, as he drove with his family to Ventnor, NJ, for some shore time. "I think it's an endorsement to the players and Nick (Nurse) that LeBron chose them. There's a lot of great things to be admitted with LeBron's decision to come to Philadelphia, and Jaylen (Brown)'s trade. It's real. They've got a team that is as good as anybody in the league. We're always relying on health and luck and all that, but shoot, to start with, they put that group on the floor..."
Brown, obviously, has a great relationship with Embiid from his time in the City of Brotherly Love. After he scored 70 points against Brown's San Antonio Spurs back in 2024, the two shared a moment and Embiid gave his first NBA coach a lot of love and respect. Now, Brown returns the favor as he continued with Liberty Ballers:

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Before joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown tried to become a leader. Brown was the No. 1 option for the Boston Celtics during the 2025-26 NBA season, as his former co-star Jayson Tatum recovered from an Achilles tear. It was the first time that the star forward became the main offensive option, and he proved that he can lead a playoff team.
Brown led the Celtics to the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 56-26 record. Unfortunately for Boston, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the 76ers after seven games.
His strong outing last season was one of the main reasons why Philly pursued the blockbuster trade this summer. Bob Myers, the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the parent company that owns the 76ers, believes that Brown can be the team's leader moving forward.
May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first quarter of game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Myers appeared on Wednesday's episode of "Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady." He talked about pushing Jaylen Brown to **** ume a leadership position for Philadelphia.

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V.J. Edgecombe is ready to embrace any role he is given in the new-look 76ers system originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Much has been said about V.J. Edgecombe's new role on the Philadelphia 76ers with the arrivals of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. As the youngest player in the starting lineup, many are saying that he is the odd man out, but it seems the 21-year-old guard is not conceding much.
He is an ***** ertive player by nature, so he will want to stay true to his play style moving forward. It is a tough role to adjust to, but Edgecombe is ready to keep listening and learning in his new role behind the new stars and his familiar teammates, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
As the designated young player on the 76ers roster, Edgecombe is in a bit of a unique situation with the Philadelphia team. He is quite talented and is blessed with physical gifts. Unfortunately, that does not automatically make him one of the star players for the current roster.
It is now an experienced group led by two Finals MVPs in Brown and James. This has left Edgecombe as firmly the #5 option in the starting lineup behind the experienced players. Despite this notion, it seems that Edgecombe is not too worried about what will happen with this team.

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Tyrese Maxey went into the offseason off of what has been one of the more impressive seasons in his career, putting up career-highs with 28.3 points per game, as well as 6.6 ***** ists, showing that he still has a lot left in his bag to use on the court. There's a case to be made that the 25-year-old's incredulous work ethic has made these improvements possible, and all of that really kicks into high gear during the offseason.
The last few months have been an example of Maxey's work rate despite not taking place during the season, as he's been in the gym constantly, working with some new teammates, including Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, or more recently, taking some time with the younger members of the Philadelphia 76ers, VJ Edgecombe and Labaron Philon Jr.
Yet a gym session didn't include a teammate, but rather a conference rival: Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.
Both of the former all-stars were seen in the gym together, having been working out with skills trainer Drew Hanlen, with one of the shots of the two seeing them face off, with the Sixers' star taking the lead with the rock.

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The Philadelphia 76ers will have a lot of expectations placed upon them in the 2026-27 season after they swung a huge deal to acquire Jaylen Brown and then landed LeBron James in free agency. That star duo will join established stars such as Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
Embiid seems like the forgotten man at times when considering the talent around him now. Of course, that's what happens when injuries take a toll, but the big fella is still as dominant as they come when he is on the floor. The 2023 MVP winner was a huge part of the Sixers rallying from 3-1 to eliminate the Boston Celtics in Round 1 and will be a big part of any success they have in the coming season.
Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has high expectations for the new-look Sixers, but for Embiid, specifically, he wants to see him wrestle the best big man ***** le away from Nikola Jokic:
Championship or bust. You got the great LeBron. You got great Embiid, who was, like three or four years ago, Charles (Barkley) and I would always say how he's the best big man. Joker has surpassed him. I will be honest, making a name for himself. My question to Joel: does he want it back? And if he does, please show me. I know LeBron wants to get one last one. Jaylen is feeling slighted. Maxey is making a name for himself, definitely the team to watch. I don't wanna hear next year--this team was put together to win a championship now. I think if they don't win a championship, as players, I think all those players will be very, very disappointed. They have all the pieces they need.
To O'Neal's point, this team still belongs to Embiid and Maxey. While Brown and James are obviously the more decorated players, it still comes down to that duo as Philadelphia pushes forward. If Embiid is really healthy, then it changes everything for the Sixers on the floor. He is still such a dominant big man who can do nearly everything on offense and be a force on the defensive end. Philadelphia's hopes hinge on Embiid's health.

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The big additions for the Philadelphia 76ers are obvious. Everybody has their eyes set on the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, and for good reason! Those two are set to really change things around this franchise as everybody moves forward and Philadelphia looks to contend for a championship.
However, depth is so key in today's NBA, and President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey made sure he found some in the 2026 offseason.
One under the radar addition is Dean Wade, who coach Nick Nurse is a big fan of, as he is somebody who provides a ton of versatility and can do so without the basketball.
On paper, Wade's numbers don't stand out. He averaged 5.8 points and 4.2 rebounds for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025-26 season. However, the biggest stat is his usage percentage of 9.9%. On a team that will feature high usage players like Brown, James, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid, it's so important to have a guy who doesn't need the ball and find a way to be effective. That's the role Wade will fill.
Per Cleaning the Glass, Wade shot 41% on corner 3-pointers in 2025-26. That 3-point percentage is hugely important when considering the double teams Embiid receives on a regular basis as well as how many times James and Maxey attack the paint and kick it to the corners. He understands how to play the game and find opportunities when they present themselves. Finding role players who don't need the ball will be essential for this group.

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Tyrese Maxey honestly broke down one of the biggest issues fans believe the Philadelphia 76ers will have this season.
The 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown and signed LeBron James this offseason, immediately catapulting the side to be one of the biggest contenders in the NBA.
However, with four All-Stars on the team, there is a concern that the quartet of Brown, James, Maxey, and Joel Embiid won't be able to share the ball amongst themselves.
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Speaking to HoopsHype in a recent interview, Tyrese Maxey was asked about who on the Philadelphia 76ers will be the number one option during clutch situations.

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When the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic in a stunning trade with the Dallas Mavericks in February 2025, it was like they had won the Powerball jackpot. Doncic was just 25 years of age at the time, and it reset their entire timeline at a point when it looked like their opportunities to win another NBA championship with LeBron James and Anthony Davis had run out.
Doncic averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 **** ists a game last season, and he may be just beginning the prime of his career. He is a nightmare for opposing defenses in the NBA, and in the mind of Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey, he would also be a nightmare for one of the biggest villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Maxey was asked in a video for Complex which NBA player could defeat Thanos in a game of one-on-one, and he said it would be Doncic.
"Probably Luka. Luka just ain't scared of nothing, you know what I mean? I can see Luka on an island, one-on-oneing Thanos…I think Luka can step back pretty much anybody. I don't think Thanos would scare him at all."
Indeed, Doncic's step-back 3-pointer likely gives many an NBA player bad dreams at night and is very difficult to defend. His superpower on the basketball court seems to be his ability to accelerate, then come to an abrupt stop and go backwards in the reverse direction. It is the type of motion that seems to put his defenders in cement, so to speak, and allows him to gain enough separation to get off a jump shot.

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The Philadelphia 76ers continue to be the talk of the league as they have been the most aggressive team in the league in terms of making big additions. The Sixers were able to pull off a big deal to acquire Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics and that move then set up the addition of LeBron James.
James brings his brilliance now to the City of Brotherly Love as he is still one of the best players in the game this late in his career. In year 23, and his eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 **** ists, and 6.1 rebounds while guiding the Lakers to Round 2 of the playoffs after a series win over the Houston Rockets.
Plenty of James' former teammates have come forward to speak on how terrific he is a player and a teammate and D'Angelo Russell joined that crowd as he gave his thoughts on James joining the Sixers in free agency:
But also adding a guy like LeBron to a team that did really well last year without a guy like Joel (Embiid). And then you add a healthy Joel, I think that is debatable. LeBron is the greatest of all time. Joel is ex-MVP. Jaylen Brown Finals MVP. (Tyrese) Maxey coming off of the year he had, and (VJ) Edgecombe, the sky is the limit...Philly, to see all those dudes just in attack mode, which is already the style they played in. Like, they're gonna be tough to beat. Tough to beat.
Russell played alongside James to help the Lakers reach the Western Conference finals in 2023. He knows very well what James brings to the table and he knows what the future Hall of Famer will be able to do in Philadelphia. The Sixers will certainly be considered the favorites in a much tougher Eastern Conference as they move forward into the season.

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Philadelphia 76ers fans who saw a supposed Joel Embiid injury bombshell circulating on social media can stand down for now.
A viral X post claiming Embiid suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee and would miss the entire 2026-27 NBA season did not come from ESPN insider Shams Charania. The post came from an impersonator account using the handle shamscarani. Charania's authentic account is ShamsCharania.
That tiny difference is easy to miss while scrolling — and the stakes made the post particularly combustible.
Philadelphia has gone all-in on a championship run after adding LeBron James to a roster featuring Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe. James officially joined the Sixers in July on a two-year contract after saying he believed he could help Philadelphia contend for a championship.
A season-ending Embiid injury would instantly change that outlook. There is no legitimate reporting supporting the viral claim, however.

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Scottie Scheffler's performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship this week was an utterly dominant one.
Scheffler put a real stranglehold on the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Friday after shooting a scintillating 61, and he never relinquished control from that moment onward.
The 30-year-old world number one is now a 21-time PGA Tour winner after his victory at TPC Southwind on Sunday.
Scottie Scheffler posted a final-round 66 on Sunday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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The Philadelphia 76ers have had a strong summer under the guidance of President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey and the rest of the front office. The Sixers have leaned on Gansey, HBSE President of Sports Bob Myers, and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Jameer Nelson in an effort to help the franchise reach the mountaintop.
The Sixers have been able to lean on those three to overhaul the roster as they have been able to land Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and a slew of others to join Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe. Philadelphia will be looking to end a long **** le drought in the upcoming season with the additions made to the roster.
The Sixers have reportedly made a front office hire with the addition of Tommy Balcetis as Head of Basketball Intelligence, **** ytics, and Innovation. He spent the last 12 years with the Denver Nuggets and previously served as an **** istant GM for the organization.
Balcetis will look to help the Sixers in a number of ways as Philadelphia looks to move up the ladder in the Eastern Conference.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Report: Philadelphia 76ers to make big addition to their front office

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Rajon Rondo: "Other teams that they don't fit. No disrespect to anybody but obviously Golden State, they are too old. LeBron James would have had to play too much, it would have been too much on his plate. To me, Miami doesn't have enough shooting at all, so they won't be difficult to kind of get with in the playoffs. And then, what was the other team? I guess Cleveland maybe? So, no, I don't see that. That's not a good fit. Him, James, and Donovan, no, that's not a good fit. But Maxey, who always plays without the ball, the way that he can shoot the basketball, Anfernee Simons, like we mentioned, we mentioned RJ, one of my favorite underrated guards in the league coming off the bench. I mean, it is going to be crazy. And let's not talk about the man in charge, Nick Nurse."
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The Philadelphia 76ers have a ton of talent on their roster as they head into a new season, which means a lot of their players will be placed on the top 10 of certain skills in the upcoming NBA2K27 video game.
2K is such a popular game amongst NBA fans as well as even the players in the league. There are so many players who hop on the game and create players and such to play on the playground.
2K27 is in the process of releasing the top 100 overall rated players in the game and Sixers stars LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey all received their 2K ratings. James, Brown, and Embiid all received a rating of 91 and Maxey received a rating of 92.
The Sixers will be leaning on those four to lead the way for a franchise that has struggled to get over the hump in the playoffs in recent decades. With this star-studded quartet leading the way alongside a rising VJ Edgecombe and a strong supporting cast, the Sixers will look to get the job done in the coming season in a much tougher Eastern Conference.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: LeBron James, multiple Sixers find out their overall NBA2K ratings

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Doc Rivers shares initial Celtics-Jaylen Brown trade reaction with Tommy Heinsohn 76ers story originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade was rather unprecedented for various reasons. Not only has the organization typically been one bringing in superstars rather than trading them away, but the team Brown was traded to was also stunning.
Considering the historic rivalry between Boston and Philadelphia, dating back to the early days of the NBA, they have never agreed to a trade of the magnitude they did this summer, with Brown now set to contribute to a likely ***** le contender alongside LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Doc Rivers, who coached the 2008 Celtics to a championship, had a similar reaction to most fans: shock.
Rivers recently shared his initial reaction to the Brown trade with reporters.
"I was surprised, like everybody else. And I was surprised that they did it with Philly," Rivers said.

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Kyle Schwarber deposited a pair of homers into the most iconic cornfield on Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa, as his Philadelphia Phillies pummeled the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in MLB's first Field of Dreams Game since 2022.
The matchup signified the return of the specialty game, which is a nod to the 1989 film. The event had taken a three-year hiatus while a new permanent ballpark was built on the site. But the corn-infused affair will be back next year, MLB and Universal Pictures announced Friday.
In 2027, the Field of Dreams Game will feature the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals, with NBC Sports providing coverage of a contest set for Aug. 12. This year, the event was streamed exclusively on Netflix.
"We are thrilled to showcase our athletes through one of Major League Baseball's most cherished events and help to grow the game to a worldwide audience," Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey said, per MLB.com.
"Royals territory already covers the Midwest, including Dyersville, so this is a natural fit that provides Royals fans a chance to cheer on the home team in a magical setting."

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Tyrese Maxey revealed exactly how he approached LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the LA Lakers.
James joined the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract, taking the veteran minimum salary to form one of the most stacked starting fives in the NBA.
Maxey has had a close relationship with LeBron for years and leveraged his connection with the superstar to bring him to the team.
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Speaking on the Numbers on the Board podcast, Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey revealed that he had been trying to recruit LeBron James to the team for years.

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Tyrese Maxey admits he has to sacrifice to play with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With the offseason moves they have made, the Philadelphia 76ers have entered a new era. They are now among the favorites in the Eastern Conference because they now have recent All-NBA Second Team member Jaylen Brown and the iconic LeBron James.
This 76ers team now has one of the most intimidating squads in the league, which could propel them to **** le contention. However, this will require some big-time adjustments from the 76ers players who have gotten used to their roles, like Tyrese Maxey.
As the newest contender on the block, the 76ers are ready to shock the rest of the league. The 76ers are the most exciting team in the league now because of the new additions, but that does not mean that they are automatically the favorites to win the championship.
Philadelphia will have to play against the likes of the New York Knicks, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the San Antonio Spurs, who are deemed the best teams in the league. Despite the 76ers having this amazing starting lineup, they might still struggle against those teams.

#league #tyrese

The Philadelphia 76ers have been the clear winners of the summer with the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. Obviously, James is the bigger name--no disrespect to Brown who is an incredible basketball player and person--but James is larger than life.
With the addition of James, that comes with a ton of fanfare, and the city of Philadelphia is certainly embracing the presence of the future Hall of Famer.
A talented Sixers fan painted an incredible mural of James dunking the basketball, reminiscent of his alley-oop with Dwyane Wade during his days with the Miami Heat. Except, instead of Wade, it's Benjamin Franklin making the same pose Wade did after throwing the lob to James.
James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 ***** ists, and 6.1 rebounds in the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers and will bring his megastardom to Philadelphia. The 41-year-old will team up with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Brown, and VJ Edgecombe to help guide the Sixers to the top of the league in the coming season.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers fan paints incredible LeBron James mural in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia was the biggest winner this offseason — landing Jaylen Brown and LeBron James to go with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid — and with that, there are already a lot of news and rumors around the team heading into the season. Here are a few.
Jaylen Brown is excited to be a 76er and chase a ring in Philadelphia.
That was not his initial reaction. Brown was drafted by Boston, won a championship there and had invested his time and money in the community. He didn't just show up to collect a paycheck. So, unsurprisingly, when he talked at his introductory press conference about getting the call that told him he was traded, he described frustration, with the quote via Noah Levick at NBC Sports Philadelphia.
"When I first (learned) I got traded, I just threw my phone across the room," he said with a laugh... "I think Maxey reached out to me first. He reached out and was like, 'I know it's a lot of stuff going on right now, but we're excited to have you.'"...
"There's been a lot of emotions," he said. "It's been a process. To be honest, I'm still processing to some degree. One, the excitement of coming to a new city, new place, new expectations, new energy. And then also leaving somewhere that you've been for a very, very long time."

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PHILADELPHIA -- As the Philadelphia 76ers move forward, there will be much to figure out. The Sixers have a supreme amount of talent on this roster with the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James in the starting lineup along with the depth additions of Dean Wade, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Anfernee Simons.
There are a lot of questions that the Sixers will have to address with this current group. The simple one is the offensive hierarchy. The Sixers have a ton of offensive weapons as Brown, James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey all averaged 20-plus points in the 2025-26 season.
Brown knows all about sacrifice from his time with the Boston Celtics. He will look to bring that same leadership to Philadelphia and help the Sixers figure it out.
"To be honest, it doesn't have to be anybody's team," Brown started. "It just needs to be based in respect and work. That's my approach. I want to earn everyone's respect and trust. Which takes time. There's obviously a lot of guys with talent and there's egos, but to win, you've got to be able to sacrifice. You've got to be able to have trust and communication."
Transparency will be a big thing for the Sixers. Everybody will have to be up front about what's important with this group ad the ultimate goal should be winning a championship. This franchise has not won a ****** le since 1983 nor been past Round 2 since 2001. That's a long time. Brown and Co. will have to focus on what really matters.

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The Philadelphia 76ers have a shiny new starting lineup with the huge additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe. On paper, that's one of the best starting lineups in the game. The sheer star power the Sixers possess is going to be fascinating to watch on the floor.
With that being said, there are certainly going to be questions for this group. There is a lot that the Sixers need to figure out in order to get everybody on the same page and find that rhythm and groove in order to seriously challenge a team like the New York Knicks--the current defending champions. The Knicks have a core that has been together for quite a while and the Sixers will need to find a way to overcome the upcoming challenges.
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Byron Scott offers up a cautionary tale when it comes to adding so many big stars to a roster. The biggest example was the 2003-04 Lakers (h/t LeBron Wire):
"We can go all the way back to the early parts in the 2000s," Scott said on his "Fast Break" podcast. "You got Karl Malone, Gary Payton, Kobe Bryant, Shaq (Shaquille O'Neal), and you still got D Fish (Derek Fisher). You still got an unbelievable starting lineup and on paper, everybody said, 'Oh, they gonna win a championship.' What happened? They played Detroit Pistons, who was a team. A much better team. A much better cohesive group of guys who wanted nothing more than to win.
"And you had friction on that Laker team with Gary Payton and some of the other guys. And then you had the peacemaker being Karl Malone and then Karl got hurt, which really killed their chances of winning the championship and Detroit went through them four games to one, right? So talent on paper don't mean a whole lot. It means you got talent, that's about all it means. It doesn't mean or guarantee that you going to win the championship."

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