Philadelphia’s new Big Three clocks early work in Los Angeles ahead of title chase.
LeBron James is already on the floor with his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates. On Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, the 41-year-old joined Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey for an early session run by longtime NBA trainer Chris Johnson. Photos from the workout hit X and quickly spread across the league.
“New era, new energy. 👑 @KingJames @TyreseMaxey 💨 @FCHWPO 🧃 Let’s get it.” pic.twitter.com/Th4FXJuyrP
— Chris Johnson Hoops (@ChrisJHoops) August 19, 2026
The images mark the first time the three stars have trained together since James signed with the Sixers last month.
Early Chemistry in the Lab
Johnson, who has worked with James and Maxey for years, posted the shots from the session. Brown, acquired from the Boston Celtics in a blockbuster trade earlier this summer, completed the trio. Maxey and James had already linked up multiple times since the free-agency decision. Adding Brown turns those private reps into a clear statement of intent.
Training camp remains weeks away. Regular-season openers sit more than two months out. Yet the 76ers’ new core is not waiting. James arrives for his record 24th season on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option. He joins Maxey, the team’s young engine, and Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, alongside Joel Embiid and rising guard VJ Edgecombe.
Championship Expectations Rise Fast
Philadelphia overhauled its roster this offseason. The trade for Brown and the signing of James transformed a second-round exit into one of the Eastern Conference’s clearest title threats. Veterans like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons fill out the supporting cast. The depth and star power give coach Nick Nurse multiple ways to attack nights when Embiid’s health remains a question.
James has framed this as his final free-agency choice. He wants another championship and believes the Sixers can deliver it. Early-morning workouts with Brown and Maxey show the work has already begun.
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