The Showdowns and Reunions Highlighting the NBA's 2026 27 Season The release of the NBA's regular season schedule has sparked significant attention this year, particularly with high profile matchups featuring returning superstars.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Damian Lillard will don new colors, while Trae Young and Ja Morant face their former teams for the first time.
These reunions reflect the complex relationships between fans, franchises, and the league. The narrative thread running through these high profile matchups is the concept of "homecomings.