https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/1781786458169/2026/upi/3f317c813221eee1d8dc6e4e36c9d19d/v1.5/LeBron-James-76ers-to-face-reigning-champion-Knicks-in-season-opener.jpg" /> LeBron James' Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks as part of an NBC triple-header to open the 2026 NBA season, the league said Tuesday.