Sixers, LeBron Lead 2026-27 NBA Schedule

The 2026-27 NBA schedule was released, highlighting a season centered on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and a championship-or-bust outlook. The Sixers will face marquee tests early, with games against the Knicks and Cavaliers on the schedule. A centerpiece is the Emirates Cup-style NBA Cup, running Oct. 30 to Dec. 11, with group play and knockout rounds culminating in Indianapolis. LeBron's arrival and the presence of players like Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid are fueling expectations for a deep playoff run. The league's schedule emphasizes a heavy national-television slate, including a Christmas Day showdown between the 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Across the league, teams retool around high-profile matchups and a compressed early-season calendar.