LeBron James opens 24th season with 76ers at Knicks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

LeBron James begins his record 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

LeBron James begins his record 24th NBA season on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform rather than a New York Knicks one. His agent Rich Paul said over the summer that the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency, had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season. James' desire to end championship droughts — as he did in Cleveland — helps drive him to keep playing.

The 76ers have assembled a formidable lineup for the 2026 season in hopes of winning their first NBA title since 1983. James will start alongside fellow All-Star newcomer Jaylen Brown, with holdovers Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe also in the lineup. However, there are questions about how this All-Star starting four plus Edgecombe will function together, as all have been primary ball handlers on their respective previous teams.

How it is being reported

• LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the KnicksLeBron James is opening his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden but wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform.News4Jax · 20 Oct, 14:53
• LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the KnicksLeBron James is opening his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden but wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform.Clickorlando · 20 Oct, 14:53

In this story: LeBron James · Philadelphia 76ers · New York Knicks · Jaylen Brown · Joel Embiid · Tyrese Maxey · Madison Square Garden

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