The four-game slate sets the stage for training camp battles.

The Brooklyn Nets have officially set their path to the 2026-27 season, announcing a four-game preseason slate highlighted by a Barclays Center matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers that could feature LeBron James' first game in a Sixers uniform.

October 8 in Brooklyn may be our first chance to see LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in a Sixers uniform.

Michael Porter Jr. isn’t LeBron. He doesn’t direct an entire offense through his passing or command James’ influence across the league. Still, few potentially available players offer Porter’s combination of 6-10 size, high-volume shooting, championship experience and immediate scoring.

With these being preseason bouts, there’s no telling who’ll suit up for any of them. That being said, most of Brooklyn’s opponents present compelling cases to watch from a r