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There’s Sixers basketball in South Philly tonight

After about as special an offseason as any Sixers fan can remember, the team will be out on the floor Monday night as they host the defending champion New York Knicks. It’s hard to preview much of this one because…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 1:45 PM
There’s Sixers basketball in South Philly tonight
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia 76ers host the New York Knicks on Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
  • Head coach Nick Nurse stated he wants all starters to play together during the preseason.
  • Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is fully cleared following left wrist surgery in July.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia 76ers host the defending NBA champion New York Knicks on Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse noted he wants to see all starters play together at some point during the preseason, though exact player availability for the matchup remains unconfirmed.

The Sixers feature a heavily revamped roster with newcomers integrating alongside Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Meanwhile, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been fully cleared to play after undergoing left wrist surgery in July.

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