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The Philadelphia 76ers open their 2026–27 NBA season tonight against the defending champion New York Knicks in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference showdown at Madison Square Garden. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, with the game airing on NBC and Peacock. For Philadelphia, this matchup represents an opportunity to turn the page and introduce a dramatically revamped roster. The Sixers will feature a star-studded starting lineup of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown,

Nick Nurse has suggested that LeBron James could spend some time at the five this season as the Philadelphia 76ers adjust following Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles injury. With Philadelphia needing options behind Joel Embiid, LeBron could help fill those minutes in smaller lineups. Offensively, the idea has potential. LeBron’s passing ability could help the Sixers create open shots, while playing him at center would allow Nurse to surround him with more perimeter play

Philadelphia 76ers backup center Ariel Hukporti has suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon and will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 NBA season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Hukporti underwent imaging Tuesday that confirmed the diagnosis. The Sixers announced that Hukporti will undergo surgery later today. With Joel Embiid, Adem Bona and Tacko Fall sitting out of the Sixers’ first preseason game against the New York Knicks on Monday night, Hukporti got the start al