LeBron James 76ers schedule: Ranking best matchups in 2026-27, from facing Bronny to Cavaliers homecoming

As James embarks on his first year as a 76er, here are 10 matchups he may have circled on the schedule.

Now that the 2026-27 schedule is out, here are six must-watch games, including LeBron James' return to L.A.

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News ArticlePublishedAug 13, 2026 at 01:40 PM EDTChristmas Day gets a pretty perfect matchup at 5 p.m. EDT when the Philadelphia 76ers head to Los Angeles to face the Lakers.There’s an obvious storyline right away: LeBron James is going back to LA to face his former team on Christmas. It should make for an interesting

LeBron James and the revamped Philadelphia 76ers will face the defending champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on NBA opening night.

The Knicks will open another one of their championship defenses against the 76ers.

The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James' Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks as part of an NBC triple-header to open the 2026 NBA season, the league said Tuesday.

The NBA has released its Opening Night and Christmas schedule for the 2026-27 season

LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this summer after leaving the LA Lakers

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night  AP News

LeBron James' Wife Savannah Gets Honest on Being an NBA Wife Amid 76ers Move  Sports Illustrated