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In addition to its 2026-27 season-opening tripleheader, the NBA has also revealed its much-anticipated Christmas Day schedule with five games on tap.
The ultimate present for NBA fans will feature a host of the league’s marquee teams. The matchups, announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11, are highlighted by LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles to face his former team, the Lakers.
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If he plays, it will be James’ 21st appearance on Christmas Day. James has averaged 26.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists in his previous 20 appearances on the holiday.
The Knicks will be making their sixth straight appearance on Christmas, and their 59th overall, while the Lakers are on the Christmas Day schedule for the 28th straight season.
2026 NBA Christmas Day matchups
All times Eastern
The games will air on ABC and ESPN.
The Charlotte Hornets continue their tradition of being the only NBA team to have never played on Christmas Day.
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NBA champions through the years
2026: New York Knicks (beat San Antonio Spurs in five games)
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NBA champions through the years
2026: New York Knicks (beat San Antonio Spurs in five games)
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NBA champions through the years
2025: Oklahoma City Thunder (beat Indiana Pacers in seven games)
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NBA champions through the years
2024: Boston Celtics (beat Dallas Mavericks in five games)
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NBA champions through the years
2023: Denver Nuggets (beat Miami Heat in five games)
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NBA champions through the years
2022: Golden State Warriors (beat Boston Celtics in six games)
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NBA champions through the years
2021: Milwaukee Bucks (beat Phoenix Suns in six games)
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NBA champions through the years
2020: Los Angeles Lakers (beat Miami Heat in six games)
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NBA champions through the years
2019: Toronto Raptors (beat Golden State Warriors in six games)
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NBA champions through the years
2018: Golden State Warriors (beat…
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