Is LeBron James playing tonight? Sixers projected starting lineup vs. Knicks

The King James era in Philly is finally here.

NBA legend LeBron James will finally make his Philadelphia 76ers debut tonight as the Sixers tipoff off the 2026-2027 season against the reigning champion New York Knicks.

Along with James, former Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown also is set to appear in a Sixers jersey for the first time following a shocked offseason trade that sent Paul George and picks to the Celtics.

The two All-NBA forwards will be joined by Sixers stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe as Philly looks to ruin the NBA-title banner night for Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the rest of the Knicks and their fans.

Here’s the projected starting lineups.

James is set to make his regular season NBA debut with the 76ers tonight against the Knicks.

With James signing with Philadelphia, the Sixers would potentially have one of the most talented starting lineups in the NBA. Here’s what it might look it:

Sixers potential starting lineup

• Joel Embiid, C
• LeBron James, PF
• Jaylon Brown, SF
• V.J. Edgecombe, G
• Tyrese Maxey, G

Knicks potential starting lineup

• Karl-Anthony Towns, C
• OG Anunoby, F
• Mikal Bridges, F
• Josh Hart, G
• Jalen Brunson, G

• Dean Wade: Questionable (ankle)
• Adem Bona: Questionable (foot)
• Anfernee Simons: Questionable (hamstring)
• Tacko Fall: Out (hip)
• Dominick Barlow: Out (Likely to miss two weeks with lumbar spine bone stress response)

• No injuries to report

The Sixers-Knicks season opener will tipoff at 7 p.m. ET.

The Sixers-Knicks season opener will be broadcast on nationally. Here’s how to watch:

• TV: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock

Fortunately for James, it will be a short commute and he won’t have to his a helicopter to commute to the game since it will be in New York. As part of a deal with former 76ers and current Fanatics owner Michael Rubin, James has unlimited access to use a helicopter to take flights back and forth from NYC to games in Philly.

The Sixers made it official on July 27 that James will wear No. 23.

LeBron James jerseys are now available via the NBA’s official retailer, Fanatics. They are for preorder only and will ship on or before Aug. 21. The “Swingman” jerseys cost $124.99, plus taxes and shipping. The “Fast Break” jerseys cost 74.99, plus taxes and shipping.

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James is 41 years old and is entering his 24th season in the NBA. He will turn 42 years old on Dec. 30.

If you’re looking for season tickets, you can still get them via the Sixers’ website nba.com/sixers/tickets. But those are likely going quickly.

If you’re looking for single-game tickets, you’ll have to go through Ticketmaster.com.

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