NBA season opens with focus on 76ers and Wembanyama's development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The 2026-27 NBA season begins today amid a high-stakes atmosphere following a dramatic offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers face questions about player sacrifices and how well LeBron James integrates into their system, highlighted by a recent 27th-ranked preseason offense. Victor Wembanyama aims to build on his achievements as he starts a new season after winning the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year award. Multiple new superstar pairings across the league will also be in focus as teams look to maximize their potential together.
- •NBA season tips off on October 19, 2026.
- •76ers will prioritize 3-point shooting and uptempo play.
- •Wembanyama is coming off a historic Defensive Player of the Year win.
- •New duos include Edwards with Ball and George with Tatum.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — NBA storylines to watch in 2026-27: Can the 76ers sacrifice? Is Victor Wembanyama unstoppable?
"A summer full of signings, scrimmaging and scandal has laid the runway for what should be one of the most compelling campaigns in recent memory.
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