Timberwolves Have First Christmas Day Home Game in Franchise History
The league will unveil the opening week, Christmas Day slate, NBA Cup schedule and full regular-season calendar over three days.
- The NBA will release the full 2026-27 regular season schedule on Thursday, August 13, following Tuesday's announcement of opening week and Christmas Day matchups on ABC's Good Morning America.
- Commissioner Adam Silver noted in July that LeBron James' free agency decision delayed the schedule creation, as the league waited for the superstar to finalize his team before announcing dates.
- According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Philadelphia 76ers on December 25, marking the 28th consecutive year the Lakers play on Christmas Day.
- Opening on October 20, the 2026-27 season begins with the Boston Celtics facing the Detroit Pistons at 3 p.m., featuring a highly unorthodox start time for the opener.
- Beyond the full schedule release, the league will reveal the NBA Cup schedule on Wednesday, providing fans with a complete look at the upcoming season's marquee matchups.
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The North American league unveiled this Tuesday the program of Christmas games and the resumption of the regular season.
Report: Who Will the Lakers Play on Christmas Day? Opponent Revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day opponent has been revealed. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Lakers will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Dec. 25 at Crypto.com Arena. The two teams will occupy the third slot on a five-game slateThe 2026-27 season will mark the 28th year in a row that the Lakers will play […] The post Report: Who Will the Lakers Play on Christmas Day? Opponent Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
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