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LeBron James highlights NBA's Christmas and Opening Night games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

LeBron James highlights NBA's Christmas and Opening Night games

Summary

LeBron James remains a key figure in the NBA as the league announces its Opening Night and Christmas Day schedules for the 2026-27 season. James and the Philadelphia 76ers will feature prominently, starting with the season opener on October 20 in New York against the Knicks. He is also set to play the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. Analyst Nick Wright emphasized that despite his age, James continues to be the face of the league, influencing scheduling decisions and drawing attention. NBA commissioner Adam Silver affirmed that the league awaits James' free agency decision to finalize the national TV schedule for the season.

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By the Numbers

•NBA schedules James for Opening Night in New York against the Knicks
•76ers face the Lakers on Christmas Day at 5 p.m. ET
•Adam Silver links scheduling to LeBron's free agency decision
•Analyst Nick Wright highlights James as the league's focal point
•James remains a significant figure despite changing performance levels

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Wright: LeBron James is still the face of the league

What they're saying

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In case there was any doubt about who the NBA considers the face of their league, Nick Wright believes they just proved it’s still LeBron James. The NBA announced its Opening Night and Christmas Day slate of games for the 2026-27 season this week. Predictably, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers are all over it.…
— Yahoo Sports

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