NBA season nears as Knicks aim to repeat, 76ers sign LeBron James
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The NBA regular season approaches, set to tip off in less than two weeks. Amid offseason changes, the Knicks look to defend their championship title, having completed a historic playoff run. Meanwhile, the 76ers have signed LeBron James and traded for Jaylen Brown, aiming to break their long postseason drought. These developments set the stage for an intriguing season filled with heightened expectations for both franchises.
- •Knicks won their first championship since 1973 last season.
- •LeBron James joins the 76ers on a veteran minimum deal.
- •Knicks face challenges with ongoing contract talks involving Karl-Anthony Towns.
- •76ers aim to end their playoff struggles since reaching the conference finals in 2001.
- •The new NBA season starts in less than two weeks.
- 1:07 PMCBS Sports — Eight pressing NBA questions for 2026-27 season: Will Knicks repeat? Can 76ers finally break through?
"After an offseason filled with drama, the NBA season is almost here
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