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Top NBA homecoming games for the 2026-27 season
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The game between the 76ers and Lakers is scheduled for Christmas Day at Crypto.
The 2026-27 NBA season is expected to bring some exciting matchups to Los Angeles . Several notable players have changed teams, leading to highly anticipated homecoming games. One such game will feature a familiar face returning to the city.
LeBron James, who spent eight years in Los Angeles, will be back in town with his new team. James is now playing for the 76ers after leaving the Lakers. Further details about the upcoming season and James' return to Los Angeles are available from local sources.
com Arena. More information about this and other homecoming games can be found through local news outlets.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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