Magic Johnson praises NBA for opening night matchup featuring LeBron
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Magic Johnson expressed his approval of the NBA's decision to kick off the 2026-27 season with a game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring LeBron James. Johnson commended NBA commissioner Adam Silver for scheduling this matchup and highlighted that the Knicks will receive their championship rings. Additionally, the opening night will include a game between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, a rematch after their recent playoff series. The season will start on October 20, 2026, with notable players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry also set to compete in the opening week.
- •Magic Johnson endorses the Knicks vs. 76ers matchup for season opener
- •Knicks will receive championship rings on opening night
- •Spurs face Thunder in rematch of recent playoff series
- •NBA season starts October 20, 2026
- •Superstars like Giannis and Curry to compete in opening week
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Magic Johnson Reacts to Significant New York Knicks News
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts to Major NBA-LeBron James News
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The New York Knicks will begin their title defense against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lakers legend Magic Johnson has reacted to the news. The post Magic Johnson Reacts to Significant New York Knicks News appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:48 AMLakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts to Major NBA-LeBron James News
Lakers legend Magic Johnson has praised the NBA for opening the 2026-27 season with a game between the Knicks and the LeBron James-led 76ers. The post Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts to Major NBA-LeBron James News appeared first on HEAVY.
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