LeBron James Set to Debut with Philadelphia 76ers on Opening Night
LeBron James will make his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks on opening night, October 20th, at Madison Square Garden. This game is part of a tripleheader to open the 2026-27 NBA season.

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 11, 2026 —
LeBron James is scheduled to make his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season, facing off against the New York Knicks.
The highly anticipated game is set to take place on October 20th at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
This matchup is part of a tripleheader event that will officially commence the new NBA season.
Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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