{
  "id": 682158,
  "title": "The Knicks will also open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/the-knicks-will-also-open-their-nba-cup-title-defense-against-lebron",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/nba-schedule-knicks-76ers-lebron-james-ead1eb2182b9c3d24d0ed98cc2d13356"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Knicks have announced that they will commence both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks will face the 76ers on opening night of NBA Cup games, which is set for October 30 at the team's annual in-season tournament. This matchup will mark the 76th meeting between the two NBA rivals and will take place at the NBA Cup's group stage, where games will be played on October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 24, 25, and 27. The Knicks will host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat on November 27, their first home game in the tournament. The Knicks last won the NBA Cup in 2025, but refused to hang a banner acknowledging their achievement. However, they will now display their first banner since 1973 on opening night after securing another NBA championship. The Knicks will face the 76ers again in East Group B, followed by the Lakers at Golden State in West Group C. Quarterfinal play will occur on December 4 and 5, with semifinals on December 8 and/or 9, all at team sites. The championship game will be held on December 11 at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, marking the first time the event is staged outside of Las Vegas. The full 2026-27 NBA Cup schedule will be released on Thursday at 3 p.m. EDT.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks will travel to Philadelphia to face the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/682158.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Warriors owner Joe Lacob ‘can’t tell you why’ LeBron James didn’t join Steph Curry in free agency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/warriors-owner-joe-lacob-cant-tell-you-why-lebron-james-didnt-join",
        "published": "2026-08-13T04:32:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "LeBron James’ children gave him strength through NBA pressure and sacrifices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/lebron-james-children-gave-him-strength-through-nba-pressure-and",
        "published": "2026-08-13T14:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "LeBron James and 76ers vs Lakers Is the Perfect NBA Christmas Game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/lebron-james-and-76ers-vs-lakers-is-the-perfect-nba-christmas-game",
        "published": "2026-08-13T17:40:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}