LeBron James Set to Open 24th NBA Season Against Knicks in New York
LeBron James is set to begin his 24th NBA season in New York as his 76ers team is scheduled to play the Knicks.

Amarillo, TX, October 20, 2026 —
LeBron James is set to begin his 24th NBA season in New York, where the 76ers are scheduled to play the Knicks. The available information identifies James as part of the 76ers and describes the game as the start of his season.
No date or tipoff time was provided, and the information does not specify the venue beyond saying the game will take place in New York. It also does not include details about the teams’ preparations, expected lineups, or any comments from James or the teams.
The scheduled matchup puts James’ season opener against the Knicks, but no further details about the game or its place in the broader NBA schedule were included. The information does not say whether the game is part of a special event or provide any additional context about the circumstances surrounding the matchup.
The summary does not provide a source for the scheduling information. Further specifics, including the exact date and venue, were not available in the material provided.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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