The 2026-27 NBA campaign tips off with an auspicious triple-header. Here’s what to expect from the loaded broadcast window.
The 2026-27 NBA season opens on Tuesday with a national television triple-header on NBC, marking a league first for an opening day broadcast. The slate begins with the Boston Celtics visiting the Detroit Pistons, followed by the New York Knicks raising their championship banner against the Philadelphia 76ers. The night concludes with a Western Conference finals rematch between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
The games showcase several high-profile roster changes, including Paul George's debut for the Celtics after being traded from the 76ers for Jaylen Brown. Philadelphia also debuts free-agent signing LeBron James, while San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama faces off against Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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