Knicks open season against 76ers with LeBron James debut
The New York Knicks will raise their 1973 championship banner before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers, who feature new acquisitions LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in their season opener.
Key points
- The Knicks and 76ers meet at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday at 7 p.m. on NBC and Peacock.
- Philadelphia adds LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to a roster including Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
- New York will hoist its first NBA championship banner since 1973 before the game begins.
- Knicks coach Mike Brown reported all players are healthy, including Josh Hart.
- The 76ers lost center Ariel Hukporti for the season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.
The New York Knicks will hoist their first NBA championship banner in 53 years tonight and then open their season against a primary threat to their title defense.
The season‑opening game between the Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers tips off at 7 p.m. on NBC and Peacock at Madison Square Garden.
The 76ers arrive with new acquisitions LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, joining a starting five that includes 2023 MVP Joel Embiid, All‑Star Tyrese Maxey and second‑year player VJ Edgecombe.
The Knicks field a returning core of NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, All‑Star Karl‑Anthony Towns, playoff hero OG Anunoby and veteran leaders Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges.
Knicks coach Mike Brown said Monday that every player was healthy and participated fully in practice ahead of Tuesday’s season opener, and the update suggests Josh Hart could be available after missing the preseason finale because of right ankle soreness.
Philadelphia lost 7‑foot center Ariel Hukporti for the season after he ruptured his right Achilles tendon during the 76ers’ preseason opener against New York on Oct. 5, creating an immediate problem for coach Nick Nurse; Adem Bona is a leading candidate to handle backup‑center duties.
New York will receive its championship rings and raise its first NBA title banner since 1973 before facing Philadelphia.
New York is seeking to become the first repeat champion since Golden State in 2017‑18, and the Knicks became the eighth franchise to win an NBA title in the past eight seasons.
Your questions, answered
Who are the new players on the Philadelphia 76ers?
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are new acquisitions for the 76ers, joining Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
When is the Knicks season opener?
The season-opening game against the Philadelphia 76ers tips off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
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