LeBron James reaches Garden for record 24th NBA season

Sixers open against Knicks on opening night

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

LeBron James arrives at Madison Square Garden to start his 24th season in the NBA. 🤩 📺 NBA Tip-Off on NBC & Peacock Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: James reported to Madison Square Garden on Oct. 20 for the 2026-27 opener. The game airs as part of NBC and Peacock's NBA Tip-Off coverage.

Why it matters: The appearance extends his league record to 24 seasons. His Philadelphia debut comes against New York, opening a new Eastern Conference chapter.

What to watch: Tip-off will show his opening-night role and rotation fit. Early returns set the baseline for Year 24 workload.

Sources

@NBAonNBC 2026-10-20T20:21:21.339620+00:00

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