Sixers open training camp with high expectations for 2026-27 season

The Philadelphia 76ers opened their training camp on Tuesday, marking the start of the 2026-27 season. The team's new starting lineup took part in their first practice, setting the tone for the upcoming campaign. Coach Nick Nurse emphasized the importance of high expectations but also stressed the need for daily improvement and maximizing the team's potential.

Nurse reiterated that the team's focus remains on progress and reaching their full potential, stating that if they succeed, great things are bound to happen. The practice was the first time LeBron James and the entire roster worked together as a unit at the team's facility in Camden. Nurse's perspective on coaching James, rather than competing against him, was unchanged; he described the veteran star as tough and good, highlighting that his impression of James coaching has not changed.

Second-year guard VJ Edgecombe emphasized that sharing the court with James is a unique opportunity, but it quickly becomes secondary once the team begins working. Edgecombe noted that the starstruck sentiment goes out the window as they focus on being teammates and brothers throughout the season. As camp continues, the Sixers aim to establish a team identity and remain committed to it throughout the season, while also acknowledging the value of individual talent.

Training camp runs through October 2, with the Sixers' first preseason game scheduled for the following week against the reigning champion New York Knicks.