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NBA schedule release on hold due to LeBron James contract decision

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

NBA schedule release on hold due to LeBron James contract decision
Summary

NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated the league's schedule release is currently on hold as the organization awaits a contract signing from LeBron James. Silver emphasized that James' decision will significantly impact the schedule's creation, affecting key events such as opening week and Christmas Day matchups. He noted that teams and networks are eager for a finalized schedule, which typically is announced in mid-August. There has been no news on James' signing or any leaks regarding game schedules, including the Christmas Day lineup.

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  • •Adam Silver indicates the schedule is delayed awaiting LeBron James' contract decisions.
  • •James' signing impacts scheduling for opening week and Christmas Day games.
  • •NBA schedule usually announced in mid-August, indicating a time-sensitive issue.
  • •No leaks on game schedules have emerged yet, including the Christmas lineup.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league schedule is on hold while waiting for LeBron James to sign a contract.

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