HighlightsTuesday, Oct 20, 2026

LeBron James began his NBA-record 24th season as Philadelphia sent an opening-night message that it will be a contender for New York's NBA title.

The Knicks on Tuesday hung a banner at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the NBA Cup title they won last season.

With LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers in town for their season debuts, the Knicks passed out championship rings and raised a banner in front of an ecstatic Madison Square Garden crowd.

They might not have been instant stars in the WNBA, but these six players are having a huge impact on the Finals.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are opening up the NBA's 2026-27 regular season at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST inside the confines of Crypto.com Arena. As tends to happen when these two teams meet, the storylines write themselves.

The defending NBA champion New York Knicks revealed gold-accented uniforms for their home season opener on Tuesday evening vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the Philadelphia 76ers are ready to hand Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks their first defeat since Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

It's a showcase of a budding NBA rivalry to close out opening night.

Josh Hart has last year's championship trophy on his mind—and quite literally on his head.

How Reese's historic performance shifted the WNBA Finals The post How Angel Reese became ‘Queen of the South’ in Atlanta appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Knicks are starting Banner Night with a “Bang.”

Andre Drummond stayed back in the locker room while the Knicks raised their championship banner and collected their rings ahead of their 106-100 season-opening loss to the 76ers.

Banner night brought nostalgia, celebration, ceremony and ultimately, a loss to the 76ers.

It was at 6:57 p.m. that Jalen Brunson’s voice delivered the line Knicks fans have long been waiting for.

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell flexed her brother's achievements abroad.

In the eyes of many, the most impressive player this preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. Some were likely unaware of just how talented the forward is, but he put everyone on notice by showing off his ability to score at every level, handle the ball and create for his teammates. […]

LeBron James is set to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut on Tuesday in a road game against the New York Knicks. Leading up to the contest, however, Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks managed to troll the 41-year-old with a hilarious ‘Kingblocker’ ad right in front of Madison Square Garden. The “Kingblocker 9000” is an ad […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks trolls LeBron James with ‘Kingblocker’ ad that’s displayed right in front of MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are currently making the final preparations for Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, which will be the first of the new season for both teams. Before the game, the Knicks will be hoisting a banner and receiving championship rings to commemorate last year’s NBA title, which was the first in […] The post Carmelo Anthony makes GOAT admission about OG Anunoby’s Knicks NBA Finals tip-in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of the NBA’s Opening Night tip-off, ESPN celebrated the start of the season with a hype video that takes inspiration from the trailer for the upcoming MCU movie Avengers: Doomsday. ESPN posted the hype video early on the morning of Opening Night. It opens with the Marvel Studios logo being overtaken by NBA on […] The post ESPN’s Avengers: Doomsday NBA Opening Night hype video will fire fans up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MACAU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of Dallas Mavericks dunks during NBA China Games 2026 between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Macau, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks are ready to st...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs hoist the The Oscar Robertson Trophy with his teammates after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua ...

New York Knicks Team President Isiah Thomas speak to members of the media Thursday July 28, 2005 in Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Daniel J. Barry/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s Opening Night. The Knicks will play meaningful basketball tonight for the first time in four months. But, more importantly, they will see the fruits of their labor realized. They will receive their championship rings from Commissioner Adam Silver and watch as a new championship banner is raised at Madison Square ...

Angel Reese appeared to quit on an offensive possession after teammates ignored her calls for the ball.

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 19: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 19, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 9: Detroit Pistons players Andre Drummond and Bruce Brown spent time with special needs children during a Jr. Pistons basketball clinic at Cass Tech High School October 9, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty ...

AR Goes OFF! The post 5 Takeaways: Dream Defense, Angel Reese Stymie Valkyries appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Will AR Win Finals MVP? The post ‘I Was Hungry’: Angel Reese EATS in Game 2, Salvages “Dream” Season appeared first on Ballislife.com.

It doesn’t matter if it’s been 53 years or your whole life. The wait is over, and we’ll all see the Knicks put up another banner this evening. Here’s the latest from your New York Knickerbockers heading into Ring Night. Enjoy! Mike Brown On the challenge of celebrating the Knicks’ championship before their season opener: […]

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Cole Bowser #6 of the Furman Paladins drives to the basket past Solo Ball #1 of the UConn Huskies during the second half during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Furman 22-13, 10-8 SoCon/6th in Regular-Season/2026 Tournament Champion When Stephen Croone and Devin Sibley...