Following LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers, CBS Sports has outlined its predictions for key NBA schedule dates in the 2026-27 season.
The outlet suggests the 76ers will face the New York Knicks on opening night at 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. It also predicts a Western Conference Finals rematch between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder at 10:00 p.m. ET in San Antonio.
For Christmas Day, the predictions include the Boston Celtics visiting the Knicks at noon ET, the Toronto Raptors at the Miami Heat at 2:30 p.m. ET, and the 76ers at the Cleveland Cavaliers at 5:00 p.m. ET. The Spurs and Thunder are slated for 8:00 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City, with the Golden State Warriors at the Los Angeles Lakers closing the day at 10:30 p.m. ET.
These matchups reflect traditional choices and recent roster changes, though the NBA has not yet confirmed the official schedule.
