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NBA 2026/27 season preview: the players to watch

Original: LeBron James starts a record 24th season in Philadelphia, Giannis Antetokounmpo is in Miami, and the Knicks are chasing the NBA’s first back-to-back championship since 2018. With the 2026/27 season tipping off on 20 October, here are the players to watch

The NBA's 2026/27 season tips off on 20 October with several major storylines: LeBron James is opening a record 24th season, now in Philadelphia, Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing in Miami, and the New York Knicks are chasing the league's first back-to-back championship since 2018. Attention is on how these star moves reshape the title race and which players will define the new campaign.

Why now: The new NBA season is tipping off, and high-profile player moves plus a potential repeat champion are driving interest in the upcoming campaign.

LeBron JamesGiannis AntetokounmpoPhiladelphia 76ersMiami HeatNew York Knicks

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• LeBron James starts a record 24th season in Philadelphia, Giannis Antetokounmpo is in Miami, and the Knicks are chasing the NBA’s first back-to-back championship since 2018. With the 2026/27 season tipping off on 20 October, here are the players to watch · www.olympics.com

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