Philadelphia 76ers Announce Starters vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

The Philadelphia 76ers are running it back with their star-studded starting five for Thursday night’s home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe will start for Philadelphia on October 22, the team announced. The announcement comes after the Sixers opened their season with a 106-100 victory over the defending champion New York Knicks.

However, Philadelphia won’t be at full strength. Forward Dean Wade has reportedly been ruled out with an ankle injury, delaying his Sixers regular-season debut and a reunion with the team where he spent his first seven NBA seasons.

76ers Confirm Starting Lineup Against Cavaliers

Philadelphia’s starting lineup against Cleveland features:

• Tyrese Maxey — Guard
• VJ Edgecombe — Guard
• Jaylen Brown — Forward
• LeBron James — Forward
• Joel Embiid — Center

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