NBA Insiders

Oct 28, 2026, 07:00 AM ET

It has been a little over a week since the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, and we've already had a jam-packed couple of days filled with surprise starts, star returns and a few disappointing debuts.

LeBron James kicked off his 24th season with the new-look Philadelphia 76ers by defeating the defending champs -- the New York Knicks -- after their ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden and displaying early positive returns following a busy offseason.

On the flip side, the San Antonio Spurs , after a Finals appearance in June, are struggling behind young superstar Victor Wembanyama .…