By Harry Allison
The 76ers will tip off the preseason on Friday, Sept. 28 with against the Australian professional team Melbourne United (NBL) at 7 p.m. at the Wells in South Philly.
Melbourne is one of five Australian teams scheduled to play seven games against NBA opponents this preseason.
The 76ers will host the Orlando Magic on Monday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. in the final scheduled preseason game in Philly.
Four days later as part of NBA China Games 2018, the Sixers will play in China for the first time in franchise history, taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 a.m. at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai and on Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. at Shenzhen Universiade Center in Shenzhen.