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Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / August 12
Tyrese Maxey breaks down how he recruited LeBron James to Philadelphia 76ers
Tyrese Maxey revealed exactly how he approached LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the LA Lakers. James joined the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract, taking the veteran minimum salary to form one of the most stacked starting fives in the NBA.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 12
Adam Silver Faces Fan Backlash as 76ers vs. Knicks Opening Night Get-In Price Skyrockets on LeBron James’ Arrival
The NBA’s unveiling of its 2026–27 regular-season schedule has fans reaching for their pitchforks and their wallets. Nothing about the release has drawn more outrage than ticket prices for the October 20 opener between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11
76ers’ Jaylen Brown places Kobe Bryant, LeBron James on all-time NBA Mount Rushmore
Everyone has their Mt. Rushmore of NBA players, and Philadelphia 76ers star forward Jaylen Brown, who is entering his first season with his new team, surely has his as well.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 11
Jalen Brunson Gets Real On Opening Day Matchup vs. LeBron James And 76ers
The opening night schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season has finally been revealed, and the slate of games promises to offer a glimpse at what to expect for the rest of the campaign.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / August 11
NBA sending Cavs to LeBron James, because of course
Never doubt the NBA’s ability to manufacture some immediate drama. So yes, the Cavaliers will open their season Oct. 22 at Philadelphia against LeBron James and the 76ers, because apparently the league wasn’t about to let this story breathe for even a week.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
LeBron James will make more history with 76ers’ Christmas game
The NBA announced key dates of its regular season schedule on Tuesday, including some more history for LeBron James. James’ Philadelphia 76ers will face the Los Angeles Lakers, his former team, on Christmas.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Jeff Teague says LeBron James asked NBA for Christmas game in LA
LeBron James allegedly had one request for the NBA when it came to his Christmas Day schedule: He wanted to be home. Former NBA guard Jeff Teague said on the Club 520 Podcast that James asked the league to schedule the 76ers’ Christmas game in Los Angeles, allowing him to spend the holiday morning with his family.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / August 11
NBA announces Christmas Day, some opening week games
The NBA apparently wasn’t going to wait for the full schedule release to start generating some buzz. And putting LeBron James back in Los Angeles on Christmas Day ought to do it.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / August 11
The 76ers' First Schedule Release: Initial Reaction
One of the biggest shocks is that the 76ers will not play the Celtics on Christmas or opening night. In the wake of the Jaylen Brown trade from Boston to Philly, it seemed almost a guarantee that the matchup would headline one of the two dates.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
76ers' 2026 home opener has LeBron James implications
The 76ers will have a spotlight shone on them for the entirety of James’ tenure.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
NBA excludes historic Celtics-76ers rivalry from schedule release
There was a curious absence among the announced NBA matchups for opening night and Christmas Day.
NBA News / Field Level Media / August 11
LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate
The New York Knicks will tip off the 2026-27 in style, raising their championship banner on Oct. 20 ahead of their home game against LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
LeBron James’ debut game for the 76ers is revealed
Barring injury or anything unexpected, LeBron James will make his debut in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform on Opening Night of the 2026-27 NBA season. The NBA revealed the games scheduled for the first day of its new season on Oct.
Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / August 11
Joel Embiid told the ‘hourglass’ is running short after 76ers land LeBron James and Jaylen Brown
Joel Embiid has his best chance to win an NBA championship in over six years, but he cannot let this opportunity slip. Embiid has never had a starting five as good as the one the 76ers have put together heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.
Tyrese Maxey News / Kicks on SI / August 10
New Balance Officially Unveils Tyrese Maxey's Signature Shoe
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has rapidly ascended from a promising prospect to an NBA All-Star to a key player on a superteam. New Balance bet on Maxey early in his career and has officially announced the launch of his first signature basketball shoe.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10
76ers’ Tyrese Maxey is ready to help Jaylen Brown go all-in on Philly community
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking forward to the release of their schedule for the 2026-27 season, which is slated for later this week. The 76ers have had a busy offseason, headlined by the additions of LeBron James via free agency and Jaylen Brown via trade.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / August 9
Nick Nurse Excited For Lineup Options With Sixers
The Sixers have completely remade their team this season around the core trio of Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe. Not only did they fill out their starting lineup with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, but they also added considerable bench depth with deals for Dean Wade, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Anfernee Simons, and Ariel Hukporti.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 9
Sixers’ Gansey: Embiid ‘Extra Motivated’ For 2026/27 Season
In an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi, Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey said former NBA MVP Joel Embiid is “extra motivated” after the team acquired Jaylen Brown and LeBron James this offseason, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6
Peyton Watson saga takes negative turn after Nuggets sign NBA outcast
With Watson still unsigned, the Nuggets made a small yet surprising addition this week, one that may not bode well for the one-time champion's return to Ball Arena.
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