LeBron James joins 76ers, prompts schedule predictions for NBA matchups
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
LeBron James has officially signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, allowing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and league officials to proceed with finalizing the 2026-27 season schedule. Predictions for opening night include a matchup against the New York Knicks and a Western Conference Finals rematch between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Christmas Day predictions also include potential games featuring the 76ers, Knicks, Celtics, Raptors, and Heat. League officials continue to finalize these key game dates ahead of the season opening this fall.
- •LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal.
- •Predicted opening night game: 76ers vs. Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
- •Expected Western Conference matchup: Spurs vs. Thunder.
- •Predicted Christmas Day game: 76ers vs. Cavaliers in Cleveland.
- •NBA season schedule finalization is underway with key games being predicted.
- 2:26 PMCBS NBA — Knicks vs. 76ers? Spurs vs. Thunder? Predicting the NBA's Opening Night and Christmas schedules
"Now that LeBron James has finally made his decision, the NBA schedule makers can get to work
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