Sixers coach hints at LeBron James debut

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said he should be able to get a majority of the guys out there for Thursday's preseason game.

“We should be able to get a majority of the guys out there tomorrow”

Three players miss next two games

Anfernee Simons (hamstring), Dominick Barlow (back) and Adem Bona (foot) will miss the Sixers’ next two preseason games.

Players progress in rehab

Simons was a partial participant in practice and Bona has progressed to on-court work, the Sixers said.

LeBron James potential debut

Nurse said his comment was a potential indication that LeBron James could make his Sixers preseason debut.

Previous game details

James, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid sat for the Sixers’ preseason opener on Monday.

Injury impact

Reserve center Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending torn Achilles during the game.