Knicks to face LeBron, 76ers in NBA season opener on Oct. 20
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The NBA has announced its opening week schedule for the upcoming season, featuring a tripleheader on October 20. The New York Knicks are set to play against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Philadelphia 76ers will also take part in the action. This schedule marks the start of a new season, with teams preparing for their first games after the offseason. Further details are expected to be released as the season approaches.
- •NBA opening week begins with games on October 20.
- •Knicks match against Lakers features LeBron James.
- •76ers also play in the season-opening tripleheader.
- 1:34 PMESPN — Knicks face LeBron, 76ers in NBA opening slate
"The NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20.
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