New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) defends Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James goes up for a dunk during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James watches warm-ups before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James throws chalk in the air before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James stands before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James dribbles during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) comes under pressure from Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, left, looks to pass the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller defends in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)