Tyrese Maxey set to tip off seventh NBA season with 76ers against Knicks on Oct. 20

Philadelphia opens on NBC and Peacock at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"Do yo dance!" 8 wholesome seconds of Tyrese and Marvel Maxey 🥹 @TyreseMaxey starts Year 7 with the @sixers next Tuesd Via @NBA on X

What happened: Tyrese Maxey enters his seventh NBA campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers next week alongside his daughter, Marvel Maxey. Philadelphia faces the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: The matchup marks the 2026-27 regular-season opener for Philadelphia against an Eastern Conference division rival. National broadcast coverage on NBC and Peacock highlights the opening-night slate.

What to watch: The 76ers and Knicks meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET to open their 2026-27 regular-season schedules.

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