NBA reveals Christmas Day schedule featuring LeBron's return to Los Angeles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The NBA schedule has been released, with notable matchups set for Christmas Day 2026. The five-game slate includes teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, where LeBron James will face the Los Angeles Lakers following his recent decision to join the 76ers. Other matchups feature the Miami Heat against the Boston Celtics and a rematch between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. This year's schedule comes after a busy offseason marked by significant player movements and trades, generating excitement among fans for the upcoming season amidst mixed reactions to the lineup. The league now looks forward to its scheduled start with fans eager for tip-off.
- •NBA announces Christmas Day games on August 11, 2026.
- •LeBron James faces the Lakers as a member of the 76ers.
- •Heat meet Celtics, featuring new players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George.
- •Thunder play Timberwolves in a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals.
- •Christmas slate highlights several storylines for basketball fans.
- 12:57 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Terrible Slate,’ ‘Start the Season Now’ – NBA World Divided As Christmas Day Schedule Is Announced
"The NBA schedule is officially here. After a wild offseason that saw some historic transactions, blockbuster trades, and shocking free agent signings, it was the most anticipated thing on the calendar for basketball fans.
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