Knicks Unveil First Championship Banner as 76ers Win Season Opener
CNN reported that the New York Knicks raised their first championship banner in 53 years at Madison Square Garden on October 22, 2026, as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers defeated them 106-100 in the season-opening game. Yahoo Sports noted that the ceremony also included the distribution of new rings, marking the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973. Bleacher Report said the Knicks were set to hoist the 2025 NBA Cup banner, the first such banner since the 1973 championship.
CBS Sports highlighted that LeBron James scored his first basket for the 76ers during the game. The Inquirer. com reported that Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points and that the NBA commissioner approved James’ helicopter commute arrangement.