India, July 26 -- LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers has already had a major impact off the court, with ticket demand surging well before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. The four-time NBA champion signed a two-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia after an eventful free agency, instantly making the 76ers one of the league's biggest attractions. Although the regular-season schedule is yet to be released, tickets for the team's two preseason games against the Boston Celtics are already drawing huge interest.

The "LeBron effect" is clearly being felt in Philadelphia. Last season, the average purchase price for a 76ers ticket was around $68, but the cheapest seat currently available for the team's first preseason home game i...