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NBA tips off season on NBC and Peacock with tripleheader featuring LeBron, 76ers at New York on ring night

The NBA season kicks off with a tripleheader on NBC and Peacock, featuring LeBron James and the 76ers.

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 16:31 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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The NBA season begins with a tripleheader on NBC and Peacock. The opening night features a marquee matchup between the 76ers and the New York Knicks, with LeBron James and the 76ers set to play on ring night. The game will be broadcast on both NBC and Peacock. The NBA has also released its Christmas Day schedule, which includes high-profile games featuring stars like Luka Dončić and the Lakers.

Jalen Brunson, who will face the 76ers and LeBron James, has reacted to the upcoming matchup in an exclusive interview with TODAY.com. The NBA's opening night and Christmas Day schedule have generated significant buzz. CBS Sports and Bleacher Report have ranked and released the Christmas Day slate, respectively. The opening night game between the 76ers and the Knicks, featuring LeBron James, is a key attraction.

The game will be broadcast on both NBC and Peacock, making it accessible to a wide audience. The Christmas Day schedule includes several high-profile games, with stars like Luka Dončić and the Lakers set to play.

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The obvious questions

When does the NBA season start?

The NBA season starts with a tripleheader on NBC and Peacock.

Which teams are playing on opening night?

The 76ers and the New York Knicks are playing on opening night.

Who is playing on Christmas Day?

The Christmas Day schedule includes high-profile games featuring stars like Luka Dončić and the Lakers.

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