India, Aug. 19 -- LeBron James' arrival in Philadelphia has already created a major buzz beyond the court, with the Philadelphia 76ers seemingly benefiting from the superstar's presence at the box office. Ticket prices have surged, with TickPick listing nine of its 20 most expensive upcoming games as matchups featuring the revamped 76ers. The spike highlights just how much attention James has brought to the team ahead of the new season.

The biggest example comes on opening night, October 20, when the 76ers visit the defending champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The game follows Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons earlier in the day and is expected to draw huge international interest, particularly from European NBA viewers. ...