NBA Schedule Release Week officially kicked off on Tuesday, and the Knicks were right at the center of the excitement. The league announced games for Opening Night, the first Friday of the season, and Christmas, all of which will feature New York. First, the Knicks play at Madison Square Garden against the LeBron-led 76ers on Oct. 20 to open the campaign. Knicks should be thrilled about early 76ers, Celtics, Spurs matchupsThe 2026-27 season puts New York in new territory as the team everyone else is looking at to knock off. All three of these opponents pose their own unique problems for the Knicks, so gaining early insight into how they stack up in 2026-27 is huge.