The NBA announced two primetime matchups to open up the league's 2026-27 season on Tuesday, building hype for the upcoming year. The reigning NBA-champion New York Knicks will face off against the new-look Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Immediately following this…This story appeared on newsweek.com , 2026-08-11 23:50:35.