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The Independent UK
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Brian Mahoney

LeBron James to face LA Lakers on Christmas Day after 76ers debut against Knicks

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  • LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers after departing the Los Angeles Lakers , positioning Philadelphia as a premier attraction for the upcoming NBA season's marquee broadcasts.
  • James is scheduled to make his official 76ers debut on October 20 against the champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden as part of an opening-night tripleheader broadcast on NBC.
  • On Christmas Day, James will return to Los Angeles to face his former team, the Lakers, in a featured matchup during ESPN's traditional five-game holiday lineup.
  • The NBA provided a preview of its 2026-27 schedule on Tuesday morning, with the complete schedule set to be released on Thursday.
  • In Philadelphia, James pairs with All-Star Jaylen Brown to make the 76ers top contenders, with James making his home debut on October 22 against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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