LeBron James Called Adam Silver to Change Christmas Schedule for Family, Speculates Ex-NBA Star
The holiday slate features five games and LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles, with the New York Knicks and Lakers extending long Christmas streaks.
- On Tuesday, the NBA revealed its 2026 Christmas Day schedule, headlined by LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers returning to Los Angeles to face the Los Angeles Lakers.
- After eight seasons with the Lakers, James signed a two-year contract with the Sixers in July, setting the stage for his high-profile return to his former home.
- An NBA Finals rematch between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks anchors the holiday slate, with the Knicks making their 59th Christmas appearance.
- Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors will host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the final game of the day, concluding the five-game slate.
- The NBA will release its full 2026-27 schedule on Thursday, expanding on the marquee Christmas Day games announced this week.
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Nick Wright: LeBron James is still the face of the league
Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images, Nick WrightIn case there was any doubt about who the NBA considers the face of their league, Nick Wright believes they just proved it’s still LeBron James. The NBA announced its Opening Night and Christmas Day slate of games for the 2026-27 season this week. Predictably, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers are all over it. When the NBA season tips off Oct. 20, James and the 76ers will be in New York to watch…
'King' James, Who Moved to Philadelphia, to Clash with His Former Team, the Lakers, on Christmas Day
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Tae-yong = The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released the schedule for 'big matches' ahead of the 2026-2027 season.
LeBron James, in his debut with the 76ers, will be the main course of the Opening Day on October 20th.
Savannah James Put in Tough Spot as NBA Sets LeBron James vs Bronny James Christmas Day Clash
When LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, he left his son Bronny behind in Los Angeles, a detail many observers noted as the one cost of the move nobody was talking about out loud. The NBA just made it impossible to stay quiet about it. On Christmas Day, father and son will be on opposite sides of the court, and Savannah James is now being asked the question she probably hoped wouldn’t come this quickly. The NBA announced…
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