LeBron James came off the Philadelphia 76ers' injury report Thursday, clearing him for the regular-season opener at Brooklyn. He had been day-to-day since Monday with a rest designation, and Thursday's report lists no restriction on his status.
What happened
James was cleared Thursday, Oct. 8, at 3:36 p.m. ET, coming off the 76ers' injury report. He had carried a day-to-day tag since Monday, Oct. 5, tied to rest, with no further detail attached to that listing. Thursday's report does not add any comment beyond the clearance itself, and no expected-return date was announced, since none is needed now that he is available. The move comes hours before Philadelphia's season opener at Brooklyn.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia opens its season at Brooklyn on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET, and James is available to play. Last season he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists in 33.2 minutes across 60 games. In stretches when he has been out, Tyrese Maxey has taken on the heaviest added workload at 38.0 minutes and 28.3 points, with Joel Embiid at 31.6 minutes and 26.9 points and Paul George at 30.7 minutes and 17.3 points also picking up extra time. The 76ers open the 2026-27 season at 0-0, so there is no record yet with or without James on the floor.
What to watch
James carries no restriction into the opener at Brooklyn, and no return timeline applies since he has already been cleared. The next injury report will show whether other day-to-day names on Philadelphia's roster, including Anfernee Simons, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Dominick Barlow and Adem Bona, are available alongside him. Ariel Hukporti remains out with a right Achilles injury. The game at Brooklyn starts the 2026-27 schedule.
Is LeBron James playing at Nets?
Yes. He was cleared off the 76ers' injury report Thursday, Oct. 8, and carries no restriction for the game at Brooklyn.
When will LeBron James be back?
He already is back. James is available for Thursday's season opener at Brooklyn after being cleared off the injury report, with no absence currently in place.