NBA stars plan homecomings while facing former teams in 2026-27 schedule
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The NBA officially released its schedule for the 2026-27 season. LeBron James will return to Los Angeles to play the Lakers with the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day. Giannis Antetokounmpo will face the Bucks with the Miami Heat on January 28, and Jaylen Brown visits Boston with the Sixers on January 21. Other notable matchups include LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte with the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 15.
- •LeBron James returns to LA with the 76ers on Dec. 25.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo faces the Bucks on Jan. 28.
- •Jaylen Brown visits Boston with the Sixers on Jan. 21.
- •LaMelo Ball returns to Charlotte on Feb. 15.
- •Ja Morant returns to Memphis on Feb. 6.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — NBA schedule: LeBron visiting Lakers on Dec. 25, Giannis return to Milwaukee on Jan. 28 highlight stars facing previous teams, visiting former home courts
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — NBA schedule: LeBron visiting Lakers, Giannis return to Milwaukee highlight stars facing previous teams
"Other notable homecomings include Jaylen Brown visiting Boston on Jan. 21 and LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte on Feb. 15.
"Other notable homecomings include Jaylen Brown visiting Boston on Jan. 21 and LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte on Feb. 15.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:14 PMNBA schedule: LeBron visiting Lakers on Dec. 25, Giannis return to Milwaukee on Jan. 28 highlight stars facing previous teams, visiting former home courts
Other notable homecomings include Jaylen Brown visiting Boston on Jan. 21 and LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte on Feb. 15.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:14 PMNBA schedule: LeBron visiting Lakers, Giannis return to Milwaukee highlight stars facing previous teams
Other notable homecomings include Jaylen Brown visiting Boston on Jan. 21 and LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte on Feb. 15.
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