James suffers defeat on 76ers debut in pre-season

LeBron James made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game against the Brooklyn Nets, but his side suffered a 114-108 defeat. James, 41, played alongside new team-mates Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, who led the scoring with 18 points. (SOURCE: The Guardian — Sport)

James scored 10 points and added four rebounds, five assists, and a steal in 18 minutes of first-half play. He made his only shot from the field and all eight of his free-throw attempts. (SOURCE: The Guardian — Sport)

James has been named the NBA's Most Valuable Player four times, all between 2009 and 2013, and has been an NBA All-Star the last 22 seasons running. (SOURCE: BBC Sport)

He is aiming to help the 76ers win their first NBA title in 43 years. (SOURCE: BBC Sport)

76ers coach Nick Nurse said there were 'some really good things happening' in the team's first game together, but also acknowledged 'clunky segments' where they turned the ball over a lot. (SOURCE: The Guardian — Sport)

James has been signed on a two-year, $8m deal with the 76ers, ending weeks of speculation over where he would land as a free agent after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. (SOURCE: The Guardian — Sport)

James' performance was solid, but the Nets pulled away in the third quarter to take control of the game. (SOURCE: The Guardian — Sport)

Julius Randle had 14 points for the Nets, who outscored the 76ers 37-23 in the third quarter. (SOURCE: The Guardian — Sport)

James has been playing in the NBA for a record-extending 24th season and is the highest points scorer in the league's history. (SOURCE: BBC Sport)