LeBron James set for 76ers regular-season debut against champion Knicks
The gist
LeBron James was set to begin his record 24th NBA season in his 76ers debut against the Knicks.
The opener tests a rebuilt Philadelphia roster whose backup center spot is unsettled.
How it unfolded
- Oct 1, 2026Moussa Cissé's $2.2 million salary became guaranteed.
- Oct 5, 2026LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey played a preseason game against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
- Oct 8, 2026James made his preseason debut with the Sixers against the Brooklyn Nets in New York.