# Sixers Training Camp: Starters Play Preseason > Nick Nurse aims for starters in preseason as Sixers prepare for opening practices. - Title: Sixers Training Camp: Starters Play Preseason · PhillyVoice - Summary: Nick Nurse aims for starters in preseason as Sixers prepare for opening practices. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse expects all five starters to play in… - Keywords: sixers, nick nurse, tyrese maxey, lebron james, dean wade, nba, preseason, training camp, jimmy bryant, jalen brown, news, local - Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-analysis-training-camp-practice-full-interview-nick-nurse-tyrese-maxey-lebron-james-dean-wade-nba - Published: 2026-09-30T19:43:31.599+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: sixers, nick nurse, tyrese maxey, lebron james, dean wade, nba, preseason, training camp, jimmy bryant, jalen brown, news, local ## Sixers training camp updates Sixers head coach Nick Nurse was not willing to make commitments about starters playing in preseason but hopes all five starters see action. > I ain't going to lie, that was funny ## Tyrese Maxey's leadership role Tyrese Maxey, the All-NBA guard who helped LeBron James join the Sixers, said he leads by example and uses his voice to expand leadership. > I lead by example by my work, so that's always going to be the case. But my voice carries a little bit. ## Preseason plans for starters Nick Nurse aims for starters to play in preseason games but will confer with key players before final decisions. > We certainly want them to get out there and play ## LeBron James' preseason status LeBron James has been a regular preseason participant but did not play in any exhibition games last year due to sciatica. > He logged at least three preseason appearances in each of the prior four years ## Embiid's preseason availability Embiid made one preseason appearance last season after making none the year before and one the year prior to that. > Embiid's preseason availability has been far less frequent ## Team stability focus Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown will be the more stable pieces for managing workloads and handling heavier minutes totals. > The aforementioned stability of Maxey, Edgecombe and Brown will allow them to be as proactive as possible in managing Embiid and James ## Dean Wade's talent observations Dean Wade, the Sixers' most important reserve, praised the team's high-level game thinking and transition play. > The way they think about plays, think about defenses, the way they think of rotations, it's similar to some things I thought ## Wade's transition play confidence Wade believes the Sixers have four of the best transition players in the NBA and a strong center who can play as a trailer. > They were just out in transition playing the right way. The ball was flowing. It wasn't sticking anywhere ## Wade's team potential Wade sees the Sixers' potential to be special in transition play and has high hopes for the team's future. > It's unbelievable. So I think a big emphasis is getting out in transition this year ## Maxey's new teammate Maxey expressed excitement about Dean Wade, calling him a great teammate he can already tell he will love. > I love Dean Wade, great teammate ## Wade's team fit Wade is optimistic about his fit with the team and hopes to learn from their high-level game thinking. > It's something I hope to pick their brain and learn about more as we get to building relationships with each other ## Roster turnover observations Maxey noted that Embiid is the only player from his rookie campaign still on the Sixers roster. > Embiid is the only player from Maxey's rookie campaign still here ## Rookie player progress Nick Nurse has been impressed by rookie guard Labaron Philon Jr., who has been holding his own in training camp. > He's been really holding his own everywhere ## Practice details Jaylen Brown returned to the floor after practice to work on post-up scoring and one-on-one play with assistant coaches. > Jaylen Brown practicing post offense options after practice Wednesday ## Injury updates Reserve center Adem Bona is still dealing with a foot sprain, and Exhibit 10 center Tacko Fall suffered a hip injury during practice. > Tacko Fall suffered a hip injury about halfway through practice ## Embiid's health status Maxey said Embiid looks great and happy, which he believes is the best state for a player to be in. > He looks great. He looks amazing. He looks happy ## Key takeaway Sixers head coach Nick Nurse expects all five starters to play in preseason games after second practice.