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LeBron James opens 24th NBA season with 76ers at Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:53 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

LeBron James opens 24th NBA season with 76ers at Knicks

Summary

LeBron James begins his 24th NBA season on October 20, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, facing the New York Knicks as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. This season opener occurs after the Knicks raised their championship banner, marking their first title since 1973. James, donning No. 23, joins a revamped Sixers roster, which aims for their first championship since 1983. Observers will watch how James interacts with fellow starters Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and newcomer Jaylen Brown, particularly in critical game situations. James acknowledged the team's evolving dynamics, emphasizing the need for teamwork early in the season.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James opens 24th season as Philadelphia 76ers player.
•76ers face New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
•Knicks celebrating their first championship since 1973 before the game.
•James plays alongside new and existing All-Star teammates.
•Team dynamics and roles will be evaluated throughout the game.

Latest Updates

1:53 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

What they're saying

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NEW YORK (AP) — There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform.His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAN GELSTON

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