LeBron James set for 76ers debut against Knicks at Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
LeBron James will debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks on October 20 at Madison Square Garden. The game is part of a season-opening tripleheader. James, who signed a two-year deal with the 76ers this summer, expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to a championship run. The matchup will mark James' first game since leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, joining new teammate Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia. Fans can expect to see how the new roster performs against the defending champions.
- •LeBron James plays his first game for the 76ers on October 20.
- •The 76ers face off against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
- •James signed a reported two-year deal with Philadelphia this summer.
- •Jaylen Brown joins James on the 76ers this season.
- •The game is part of the NBA's season-opening tripleheader.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James to Make 76ers Debut With Game Against Knicks at the Garden
"Earlier this summer, LeBron expressed confidence in his ability to "help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team."
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