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The article argues that Los Angeles benefited from LeBron James’s departure by building a more versatile, better-fitting roster around a Doncic-like ball‑handler model, making the Lakers potentially stronger than the Philadelphia 76ers next season. While not a guaranteed inner-circle title contender, the Lakers’ mix of depth, fit, and smart additions could outpace the Sixers despite odds that currently favor Philadelphia.
The 2026-27 schedule shows the 76ers will have 34 national TV games, but more importantly they avoid the league’s harsh three-in-four-night stretches, giving Embiid and other veterans extra rest and a clearer load-management plan to power a deep playoff run.
CBS Sports’ schedule release highlights include Opening Day on Oct. 20 with Celtics–Pistons at 3 p.m. ET and Opening Night featuring the Knicks hosting LeBron James and the new-look 76ers; Christmas Day brings a LeBron family reunion as the Lakers visit the Sixers, who also earn maximum national exposure (34 games) and fewer back-to-backs. The Eastern Conference looks stronger overall, reshaping the league’s balance after recent moves, while Milwaukee’s national standing wanes with only two national TV games following Giannis’ departure. The schedule also includes marquee international games (Paris Jan. 14; Manchester Jan. 17) and an NBA Cup structure that locks in 80 of 82 games.
Ahead of Thursday’s NBA schedule release, PhillyVoice tracks pre-announced Sixers games (preseason and select regular-season dates), with expectations of up to 34 national-TV games after the LeBron James signing and Jaylen Brown trade.
Opening night at Madison Square Garden features LeBron James in his Philadelphia 76ers debut against Jalen Brunson’s Knicks, with cheapest seats around $2,000 and others topping roughly $2,158. The game also marks Jaylen Brown’s debut with Philadelphia; it’s a rematch of last season’s Knicks‑76ers playoff series, and the Knicks will raise their 2026 NBA Finals banner after clinching the title.
The defending champion Knicks will begin their title defense by hosting LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Opening Night (Oct. 20) at MSG to raise their banner and rings, in NBC’s 7 p.m. ET opener. Christmas Day features a Knicks–Spurs Finals rematch at MSG with Victor Wembanyama, while New York also visits Boston on Oct. 23 for an Amazon Prime doubleheader against the Celtics—the first meeting with Mitchell Robinson after he signed with Boston this offseason.
NBC10 Philadelphia reports a special NBA on NBC coverage announcement will air on Monday's Today show at 7 a.m., detailing this season's coverage and noting LeBron James is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
Former All-Star Ben Simmons teased a potential NBA return in an Instagram post, saying he’s embraced every chapter of his career despite ongoing back issues. Now 30 and out of the league after limited recent seasons and back surgeries in 2022 and 2024, he hasn’t named a specific team but has floated possible options such as Philadelphia or Miami as he weighs a comeback.
Jaylen Brown spoke publicly for the first time since being traded to the 76ers, highlighting his ongoing commitment to community work (including his Boston XChange and his decision to hold the press conference at the Francis J Myers Recreation Center), his goal of earning the respect of a talent-rich locker room, and his focus on winning a championship over personal accolades as he moves forward from Boston and into Philadelphia.
Jaylen Brown was officially traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers (deal agreed July 1, finalized July 6). He says he and ex-teammate Jayson Tatum haven’t talked much since the deal, but there’s mutual respect, while others noted there’s no real animosity between them as both teams pursue championships.
Klay Thompson fired back at Kevin Durant's assertion that the Philadelphia 76ers currently have more offensive talent than the Golden State Warriors, posting on Instagram, 'Aye man, u good? What u using my full government name for?'; the exchange recalls Durant and Thompson's championship runs with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
Klay Thompson clapped back at Kevin Durant after Durant called him “never an MVP candidate” on Instagram, joking about people using his “full government.” Durant had compared the current Philadelphia 76ers to the Warriors dynasty, highlighting Embiid’s 2023 MVP, Brown’s 2024 Finals MVP, and Maxey’s All-Star status while noting LeBron’s impact. He also contrasted the Sixers’ expectations with the Warriors’ past, pointing out that the Warriors’ 2016-17 roster included a reigning MVP (Curry) and Thompson, whereas the Sixers—who hadn’t won since 1983 before their new acquisitions—aim to contend next spring.
Kevin Durant says the Philadelphia 76ers, with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, can be contenders and compares the situation to his Warriors days, where multiple 20-point scorers drew backlash but helped teams win.
Durant said the 2026-27 76ers, now with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, could resemble the Warriors’ mid-dynasty with four 25-point scorers, making them a contender and “League Pass-worthy.” He didn’t know James was planning to sign in Philly and praised the market, while noting the Sixers’ core (Maxey and Embiid) alongside Brown/James additions aim to chase their first title since 1983.
Durant commented on the Sixers’ star-heavy roster after LeBron James joined, noting four 25-point scorers could make Philadelphia a title contender, and the piece discusses James’ new playmaking role and the debate over whether his move is ‘ring chasing,’ while analysts outline what Brown, Embiid, and Maxey must provide to contend for a title.