Nick Nurse was asked at practice today about getting the stars on the court for one of these preseason games. "We should be able to get a majority of the guys out there tomorrow," Nurse said. He went on to say that they would likely play just the first half tomorrow.

LeBron says any reports about Joel Embiid’s lateness are CAP! Plus, injury and preseason updates from Sixers practice. WE ARE LIVE for our 3 pm show: youtube.com/live/-ovcgvSlY48…

Nick Nurse responds to the report that LeBron James confronted Joel Embiid about being a few minutes late to a practice. "I'm just surprised by [the report]. He's been excellent. He's in great shape. He's been on the practice floor. He's worked very hard and he looks really great. It just surprises me that something like that came out." LeBron has refuted the report.

Nurse says “we should be able to get a majority of the guys out there tomorrow” for anyone trying to get a glimpse of the Sixers’ full star power

Dominick Barlow is still dealing with back soreness. He is not expected to play in the Sixers next two preseason games. Anfernee Simons and Adem Bona are also out for these two games, but Bona has progressed to on-court work.

This is really pulling on the emotions in both ways. On the one hand, a huge bummer for an o-line that was already struggling and an offense that needs everyone available to get back on track. On the other hand, good on him for doing what's best for him and his family. One of the all-time greats.

Thank you. 🦅

It looked bad last night. Were hoping it wasn't the worst case scenario, but devastating news for a guy who had a real opportunity, and who was working hard to make the most of it.

WE. HAVE. BASKETBALL. TO. TALK. ABOUT. LET'S. FREAKING. GO.

"That handle is getting him through some tighter gaps," Nick Nurse said of VJ Edgecombe. "He's made a step forward." Closing the books on last night's preseason opener, with thoughts on VJ's growth, Hukporti's injury, Jabari Walker's shooting and more. allphly.com/ariel-hukportis-…

Jaylen Brown: "I love VJ. He's one of my favorite people in the world, and we just met."

Nick Nurse says that they will get imaging done on Ariel Hukporti's right Achilles tomorrow. No update at this time.

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The Sixers have about $1.8m in space under the hard cap. They'll be able to fit a pro-rated minimum into that space sometime in December. They'll have to make due until that point (unless they waive Jabari Walker and his partially guaranteed deal, but Walker played well tonight.)

Point of clarification: If the Ariel Hukporti injury is worst case scenario, and even if Sixers get a Disabled Player Exception as a result, they still would not be able to exceed the first apron, which is a hard cap b/c they used the full, non-tax MLE. The DPE does not clear space under the hard cap.

If Jabari Walker keeps firing away from deep like he has in the first half tonight, he's an NBA rotation player. Looks way more confident in his shot after an offseason of work.

A couple of really nice dribble drive moves from VJ Edgecombe here in the first quarter, including the latest euro step to split the defense for a dunk. He's up to 6 points and 4 assists in the first quarter.

Ariel Hukporti is grabbing at his right ankle after getting caught up on a screen. He's up and walking off the court, but with assistance.

Sixers vs Knicks preseason opener coming up soon.