What happened: The 2026-27 regular season is scheduled to open Oct. 20 with Philadelphia visiting New York. Jalen Brunson is named on the Knicks side for the matchup. NBC and Peacock are listed as the national broadcast outlets.

Why it matters: An opener establishes the first result of the regular season. It also sets early rotation and matchup questions for the weeks ahead.

What to watch: Both clubs remain scheduled for Oct. 20 pending game-night lineups.