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LeBron James prepares for schedule featuring reunions with three former NBA teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:42 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

LeBron James prepares for schedule featuring reunions with three former NBA teams
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LeBron James enters his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers facing a schedule that includes multiple games against his former teams. The veteran forward is set to compete against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat, and the LA Lakers throughout the upcoming NBA season. These matchups represent significant reunions for James, who played for all three franchises during his career. The NBA schedule includes a notable return to Los Angeles for a game on Christmas Day. Fans will have multiple opportunities to watch James face these specific clubs as he begins this tenure in Philadelphia. The league released the full schedule detailing these high-profile encounters.

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  • •LeBron James begins his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • •The 76ers face the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat, and the LA Lakers.
  • •A game against the LA Lakers is scheduled for Christmas Day.
  • •The matchups involve all three of the teams James played for previously.
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  • 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — When does LeBron James face the Heat, other former teams this season?
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In his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James will face all three of his former teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and LA Lakers.

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