Hoop DossierLeBron James
Philadelphia 76ers · Forward · 6′9″ 250 lb · age 41 · 24th season
3 games this season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at IND. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Oct 25Lineupmoved into the starting lineup vs DET
- Oct 24Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs MIL
- Oct 24AvailabilityOut
- Oct 23AvailabilityQuestionable
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 4th on PHI in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
60 items · 15 sources this season- X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report ·
The Sixers are starting: Tyrese Maxey KCP Jaylen Brown LeBron James Dean Wade Against the Pistons
also reported by The Mismatch host, Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA)
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
LeBron James: Off injury report — James (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against Detroit.
also reported by @ginamizell.bsky.social
- Podcast Mark (Locked On Sixers) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · around the league
The 76ers played their first game of the LeBron James era without LeBron and beat the Bucks 127-116 to go 3-0. It was the first game of a back-to-back. No reason was given for LeBron's absence.
“Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 15:43 · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Embiid posts triple-double as LeBron-less Sixers stay unbeaten
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points ·
- LeBron James did not play vs Milwaukee. The host says he is dealing with sciatica/back issues and getting time off. at 1:23
- The host says James played in the first two games of the season. at 11:13
- Host prediction: James probably plays tomorrow (back-to-back vs Detroit). at 1:42
“76ERS POSTCAST: JOEL EMBIID TRIPLE-DOUBLE lead LeBron-less Philadelphia 76ers to 127-116 WIN vs MIL” · listen ↗
- Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Relayed report · around the league
Read on air: LeBron James has been ruled out tonight against the Bucks with "sciatica management". The hosts noted the team is on a back-to-back and think they'll probably be fine.
“20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 1:41:36 · listen ↗
- X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report ·
Joel Embiid is listed as out for tonight against the Detroit Pistons. He will miss his first game of the season. LeBron James, after missing last night’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks, is not on the injury report
also reported by The Mismatch host
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Embiid posts triple-double with LeBron out to keep 76ers perfect in 127-116 win over Bucks
- X Dave McMenamin (@mcten) · Report ·
Dean Wade is cleared to play and will start tonight in his season debut in LeBron James' place, the 76ers announced.
- X Dave McMenamin (@mcten) · Report ·
Nick Nurse says that while Joel Embiid will play tonight vs. MIL and LeBron James will rest, he is unsure of either their of their statuses tomorrow vs. DET. Embiid previously said he would not play both games of the b2b.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
James (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
- Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · around the league
The panel describes Philadelphia as now having both Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.
“Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum!_1 Part 2” at 25:47 · listen ↗
also reported by The Herd with Colin Cowherd host, The Athletic NBA Daily host, NBA Today host
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Injuries 10/24 MIA: Yet to submit CHA: Yet to submit BKN: None CLE: Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Out MIL: Yet to submit PHI: LeBron James - Questionable Dean Wade - Questionable Ariel Hukporti - Out Dominick Barlow - Out SAS: Yet to submit DAL: Yet to submit WAS: Yet to submit
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league
Host view: two games in, concerns about touches and who is the alpha among the Sixers' four stars (Maxey; Embiid; LeBron; Brown) look misplaced, because all four can create their own shot and take over.
“Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 10:51 · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks · 2 points ·
- Jaylen Brown is now on the 76ers. The hosts name the Sixers' top three as Maxey, Brown and LeBron. at 22:38
- In both of Philadelphia's second halves, the Sixers had LeBron or another forward guard the opposing center so Embiid could roam, and his defense improved. The host says a healthy Dean Wade would help that approach and worries more about Embiid's offense slowing the team down. He notes VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown fading into the background. at 1:13:39
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” · listen ↗
- Podcast KG Certified host · Analysis · name not confirmed around the league
Host view: LeBron getting a ring in Philly depends on Embiid, and the hosts hope LeBron mentors him. A host thinks Bron stood up and spoke out the other day.
“Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” at 1:06:48 · listen ↗
- Podcast Nonstop · 4 points · partly checked episode
- The narrator says LeBron James is still very good while 'nearing his 40th birthday, after 22 NBA seasons.' This time reference may be older than the publication date. at 15:09
- An unattributed audio clip, apparently of LeBron given its placement, says he feels he can still make plays to help his team win and is still a threat on the floor. at 15:52
- The narrator says there is no sign LeBron will stop playing soon, and predicts he will likely go well past 40,000 career points. at 16:01
- The narrator says LeBron probably will not catch Jordan in championships. at 16:25
“Top 10 #1 Draft Picks In NBA History” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch · 3 points ·
- Hosts called the 76ers' win the biggest comeback of LeBron James' 24-year career, which places LeBron on the 76ers. at 2:01
- Host view: LeBron ran the 76ers' offense like a conductor rather than scoring a lot himself. at 4:31
- LeBron James practiced his golf swing during the anthem at Madison Square Garden; the president weighed in and LeBron was asked about it after the game. The host also described it as happening 'during warmups'. at 57:23
“The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena · 5 points ·
- In his Philadelphia home debut, LeBron James had 17 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. at 10:54
- Sixers pick-and-roll usage: Maxey runs it with Embiid or Jaylen Brown setting screens, and Maxey also set screens for LeBron so he could go downhill. at 19:22
- Panel view: LeBron is functioning as something like the Sixers' fourth option ('Josh Hart on steroids'). He won't always shoot that poorly or have five turnovers. at 35:06
- Jaylen Brown has started games slowly and doesn't press early. In the opener against the Knicks he got LeBron involved and set up LeBron's six straight fast-break points. at 38:41
- Panel predictions on LeBron's career length: one says it doesn't feel like a farewell year and expects one more season; another expects two to three more. at 1:12:58
“Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
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.
- Podcast First Take · 6 points ·
- LeBron James, in his 24th season, had 17 points and 10 rebounds. The host said it was the biggest comeback win of LeBron's career. at 16:21
- LeBron James (quoted): After the comeback, LeBron James said the game was everything he dreamed of: the crowd booed, then cheered. at 16:31
- Brian Windhorst said he and LeBron had both prepared people for a rough Sixers start, and that the rough start may still come. at 17:29
- Windhorst compared this to LeBron's earlier first weeks with new teams, which went badly. For example, the Lakers started 0-3 in his first season there. at 18:04
- Stephen A. (inferred) said Jaylen Brown has accepted a smaller scoring role next to LeBron and Maxey: 17-18 points, or 21 last night, after averaging 28 last season. at 19:37
- Stephen A. (inferred) said Joel Embiid is fitting in where he can while still being effective, and that LeBron's leadership has the team playing together. at 19:58
“Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd · 7 points ·
- Colin Cowherd: The 76ers, with LeBron James, hosted and beat the Cavaliers last night after the Cavs led by 29 before halftime. at 21:41
- Colin Cowherd: LeBron James is now with the Sixers. Per the host, he chose Philadelphia over Cleveland when everybody thought he was going to Cleveland. at 21:47
- Colin Cowherd: The host's view of why LeBron chose Philadelphia: at 41 he needs youth and committed two-way players who can get him out of holes, not 'head cases in Cleveland'. at 21:53
- Colin Cowherd: LeBron James is in the Sixers' starting five and has had the lowest plus-minus among the starters in both of the first two games. The Sixers are 2-0. at 22:46
- Colin Cowherd: Host's assessment: at 41, LeBron gives spurts and is not going to give 12 straight minutes of great basketball. He contributes by scoring in bursts, distributing and making decisions. at 23:28
- Colin Cowherd: The host calls coming back from 29 down the biggest comeback of LeBron's career. at 23:36
- LeBron James (quoted): LeBron's postgame comment, played on the show: the night was 'everything that I dreamed of and more'. He says the crowd booed, that 'we deserved it', and that it then cheered. at 24:32
“THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Caleb Williams keeps sizzling I Drake Maye is carrying the Patriots” · listen ↗
- Podcast Get Up · 6 points ·
- LeBron James, in his 24th season, played his first home game in Philadelphia as part of the Sixers' new roster, against his hometown team the Cavaliers. His first bucket was a three. at 16:22
- A '17 points, 10 rebounds' line was read right after comments about LeBron. at 17:07
- Stat cited: across almost 2,000 NBA games including playoffs, this was the biggest comeback LeBron James has ever been part of. at 18:08
- Wendy said he had expected a slow start because LeBron's earlier first seasons with new teams went poorly. He now sees this team as far ahead of those teams in chemistry. at 18:33
- Joel Embiid fell after a play when Peyton Watson landed on his knee, and LeBron James helped pull him up. No injury status or follow-up was given. at 19:45
- Monica's impression is that LeBron James has already raised accountability, especially for Joel Embiid. She framed it as how it 'feels'. at 19:56
“Hour 2: Caleb Unstoppable, Bonjour Steelers Nation, The Revenge Run” · listen ↗
- Podcast Get Up · 3 points ·
- The 76ers came back from 29 points down to beat the Cavaliers 114-106 in their home opener, which was LeBron James's home debut with Philadelphia. at 16:06
- The host says the 29-point comeback is the biggest of LeBron's NBA career, regular season or playoffs. at 18:10
- Win man (heard): Nick Nurse is using Embiid on defense in new ways. He guarded Josh Hart in the opener, and during this comeback he guarded Peyton Watson, playing the power forward while LeBron took the center. at 20:56
“Hour 1: Bear-Y Impressive, 29-Point U-Turn, Brown Trouble” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA · Report · around the league
Hayes said Joel Embiid played really well against Cleveland, so LeBron didn't have to do as much. He described the Sixers as deep, mentioning LeBron and Jaylen Brown.
“The Cavaliers Need Help | James Dolan Is The WORST” at 9:12 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 5 points ·
- Marc Farzetta: The host thinks VJ Edgecombe scored an and-one off a LeBron James lob with the Sixers down 21. He let out a war cry afterward. The host is unsure the play was a lob ('I think'). at 7:20
- Marc Farzetta: VJ Edgecombe got a bloody nose ('one nostril') from an elbow or forearm from LeBron James during the game. The host does not mention any absence. at 19:10
- Marc Farzetta: The host cites hustle plays as signs the players will battle for one another: LeBron James took a charge, Embiid got on the floor, and Maxey got dirty. at 22:56
- Marc Farzetta: Maxey has referenced reaching the second round many times. The host says Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James know how to get beyond it, and he welcomes their influence in the locker room. at 23:45
- Marc Farzetta: Mark Farris asks the 76ers to stagger load management for Embiid and for LeBron James, whom he describes as 41 and soon to be 42, whenever possible. at 30:51
“SIXERS WITH INSANE 29-POINT COMEBACK TO WIN HOME OPENER - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | DET L | 33 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | CLE W | 33 min | 17 pts | 10 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 20 | @NYK W | 34 min | 14 pts | 9 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 70 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | OKC L | 40 min | 24 pts | 12 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| May 9 | OKC L | 37 min | 19 pts | 6 reb | 8 ast | 2 3PM |
| May 7 | @OKC L | 38 min | 23 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 5 | @OKC L | 36 min | 27 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| May 1 | @HOU W | 37 min | 28 pts | 7 reb | 8 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 29 | HOU L | 39 min | 25 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 26 | @HOU L | 33 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 24 | @HOU W | 45 min | 29 pts | 13 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 21 | HOU W | 39 min | 28 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 18 | HOU W | 38 min | 19 pts | 8 reb | 13 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 12 | UTA W | 17 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 10 | PHX W | 32 min | 28 pts | 6 reb | 12 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 9 | @GSW W | 32 min | 26 pts | 8 reb | 11 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 5 | @DAL L | 39 min | 30 pts | 9 reb | 15 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 2 | @OKC L | 26 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 31 | CLE W | 31 min | 14 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 30 | WAS W | 33 min | 21 pts | 10 reb | 12 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 27 | BKN W | 37 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 25 | @IND W | 34 min | 23 pts | 9 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 23 | @DET L | 39 min | 12 pts | 9 reb | 10 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 21 | @ORL W | 34 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 19 | @MIA W | 38 min | 19 pts | 15 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 18 | @HOU W | 34 min | 30 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 16 | @HOU W | 33 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 14 | DEN W | 40 min | 17 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 12 | CHI W | 33 min | 18 pts | 7 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 5 | @DEN L | 34 min | 16 pts | 5 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 3 | NOP W | 33 min | 21 pts | 7 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 1 | SAC W | 27 min | 24 pts | 1 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 28 | @GSW W | 28 min | 22 pts | 7 reb | 9 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 26 | @PHX L | 35 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 24 | ORL L | 32 min | 21 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 22 | BOS L | 34 min | 20 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 20 | LAC W | 33 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 11 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 12 | DAL W | 35 min | 28 pts | 10 reb | 12 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 9 | OKC L | 36 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 7 | GSW W | 35 min | 20 pts | 7 reb | 10 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 5 | PHI W | 37 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 3 | @BKN W | 30 min | 25 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 1 | @NYK L | 35 min | 22 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 30 | @WAS W | 30 min | 20 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @CLE L | 27 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 26 | @CHI W | 33 min | 24 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 24 | @DAL W | 37 min | 17 pts | 8 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 22 | @LAC L | 36 min | 23 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 20 | @DEN W | 34 min | 19 pts | 9 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 18 | TOR W | 32 min | 24 pts | 4 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 17 | @POR L | 32 min | 20 pts | 9 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 15 | CHA L | 33 min | 29 pts | 9 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 13 | ATL W | 33 min | 31 pts | 9 reb | 10 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 12 | @SAC L | 33 min | 22 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 9 | MIL L | 33 min | 26 pts | 9 reb | 10 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 6 | @NOP W | 33 min | 30 pts | 8 reb | 8 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 4 | MEM W | 37 min | 26 pts | 7 reb | 10 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 2 | MEM W | 36 min | 31 pts | 9 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 30 | DET L | 32 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 28 | SAC W | 29 min | 24 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 25 | HOU L | 32 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @PHX L | 26 min | 23 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 20 | @LAC L | 38 min | 36 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @UTA W | 33 min | 28 pts | 7 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 14 | @PHX W | 36 min | 26 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 10 | SAS L | 36 min | 19 pts | 15 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 7 | @PHI W | 34 min | 29 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 4 | @TOR W | 36 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 11 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 1 | PHX L | 31 min | 10 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 28 | DAL W | 34 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 25 | LAC W | 32 min | 25 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 23 | @UTA W | 34 min | 17 pts | 6 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 18 | UTA W | 30 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 12 ast | 2 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 1 · Waiting 2
- Waiting Locked On 76ers (show): LeBron James will probably play against Detroit on the second night of the back-to-back.
2026-10-25 · Podcast · for vs DET, 2026-10-25 Flag - Waiting Locked On 76ers (show): LeBron James will average about 12 assists per game this season.
2026-10-21 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 Flag - Came true Underdog NBA: LeBron James: reported out source
2026-10-24 · X · for vs MIL, 2026-10-24 · result: did not play Flag