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NBA reveals must-see matchups for 2026-2027 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:03 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

NBA reveals must-see matchups for 2026-2027 season

Summary

The NBA has officially released its schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with opening week games set to begin on October 20. Notable matchups include the Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks, where the Knicks will raise a championship banner, and the San Antonio Spurs visiting the Miami Heat to showcase the clash between Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Christmas Day features a rematch between the 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers, where LeBron James will face his former team for the first time. Other significant games include rivalries such as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets and the renewed competition between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Spurs.

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By the Numbers

•NBA schedule for 2026-27 season announced on August 13, 2026.
•Key games include 76ers vs. Knicks on October 20.
•LeBron James faces Lakers on Christmas Day.
•Wembanyama vs. Antetokounmpo matchup highlights February 15, 2027.
•Multiple games between Timberwolves and Nuggets feature rivalry.

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7:03 PMYahoo Sports — 10 NBA matchups we can't wait to watch in 2026-2027 season

What they're saying

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Even though the start of the NBA season remains a little more than two months away, fans can start to circle dates on the calendar for must-see games.
— Yahoo Sports

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