Knicks to Raise Championship Banner Before 76ers Opener

The New York Knicks are scheduled to raise their championship banner before opening the 2026-27 NBA season against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, October 20, at Madison Square Garden. The ceremony is set for about 6:30 p.m. ET, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The available reports were published ahead of the events and do not establish that either has taken place. New York’s banner will mark its first NBA championship since 1973. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the 2026 NBA Finals, clinching the title with a 94-90 win in Game 5. The opener begins their first season as defending champions in 53 years. The ceremony is expected to include the presentation of championship rings and the raising of the banner. The Knicks are also giving commemorative championship T-shirts to fans attending the game, according to reports published ahead of the opener. The shirt’s “2026-27 Champions Night” wording refers to the season in which the celebration takes place; New York won the title in 2025-26. Philadelphia arrives with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown among its new additions. James is set to make his 76ers debut against a Knicks team led by Finals MVP...