# Sixers coach hints at LeBron James debut

> Sixers coach Nick Nurse says LeBron James could debut in Thursday's preseason game.
- Title: Sixers coach hints at LeBron James debut · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Sixers coach Nick Nurse says LeBron James could debut in Thursday's preseason game. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse suggested LeBron James might play in…
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- Published: 2026-10-07T18:10:10.76+00:00
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- Topics: nick nurse, lebron james, sixers, preseason game, anfernee simons, dominick barlow, adem bona, joel embiid, tyrese maxey, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse suggested LeBron James might play in Thursday's preseason game after three players missed the match.