NBA schedule 2026-27: Opening night, Christmas and must-see games

The NBA has released its 2026-27 schedule, highlighting Opening Night, Christmas Day games, and marquee matchups including a Knicks-Sixers rematch and a Lakers-Warriors game on the first NBA Cup day. The schedule also features January reunion games. Off the court, major news includes the Los Angeles Lakers being sold to Kushner and Iger for $12.5 billion, Russell Westbrook retiring after 18 NBA seasons, and Bradley Beal signing a 2-year, $13.2 million deal to stay with the Clippers.