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Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / August 12
LB Roundtable, Part 1: LeBron’s arrival & integration 
Fresh off a massive offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers have nearly rebuilt their roster with new additions including LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The spotlight is now on this team as never before, with media scrutiny intensifying.
Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / August 12
Nick Wright Shares Riveting LeBron James Observation From Adam Silver’s Opening Night and Christmas Games Schedule
The NBA schedule can reveal priorities that even the commissioner might avoid stating outright. With LeBron James now in Philadelphia, two of the league’s biggest regular-season stages have suddenly placed his new team at the center of the conversation.
Nick Nurse News / EssentiallySports / August 12
Ex-Raptors HC Nick Nurse Sues Canadian Government Over $700K Rejected Plea
Nick Nurse brought Canada its only NBA championship to date. How did Ontario reward him? With a roughly $700,000 tax bill tied to the Toronto-area home he bought while coaching the Raptors.
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?
Jalen Brunson reveals feelings on LeBron James and the 76ers as opening night matchup is confirmed
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is aware of the threat the new-look Philadelphia 76ers pose with LeBron James on the roster. The Knicks will hope to retain their NBA Championship in the 2026-27 season and become the first team since 2018 to successfully defend their title.
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.
LeBron James News / The SportsRush / August 12
LeBron James Will Debut With 76ers At Knicks’ Banner Ceremony On NBA’s 2026-27 Opening Night
The NBA has started rolling out its 2026-27 schedule, with opening night set for Oct. 20. NBC and Peacock will carry a tripleheader that includes the Knicks raising a championship banner before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers, led by LeBron James.
NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / August 12
Sixers Are Already Making the Sacrifices Needed to Go on a Championship Run
To win the NBA Finals, a team must make sacrifices. The Sixers are proving they are ready to embrace the challenge. Philadelphia will enter the 2026-27 season with its highest expectations since winning the championship in 1983.
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.
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 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 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.
LeBron James 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.
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.
LeBron James 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.
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.
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 / 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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