NBA schedule: Knicks and Spurs reignite Finals rivalry and LeBron James returns to play Lakers on Christmas Day

The NBA has released its Christmas Day schedule, which will feature a rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks defeated the Spurs in five games to claim their first NBA Championship in 53 years, with a victory parade held on June 18, 2026. The Christmas schedule will also include LeBron James returning to face his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.