Warriors, Lakers, Knicks and Thunder Lead 2025/26 National TV Lineup
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The NBA’s 2025/26 regular-season schedule will feature 244 nationally televised games, a jump of more than 40% from last year, after the league expanded its media roster to ABC/ESPN, NBC and Amazon Prime.
The full slate, released Thursday, includes 237 regular-season broadcasts plus seven NBA Cup knockout games whose participants are still to be determined. Every franchise is guaranteed at least two national appearances.
Golden State, the Los Angeles Lakers, New York and reigning champion Oklahoma City top the list with 34 national games each. Houston and Minnesota follow with 28, while Denver draws 26 and Boston 25.
National TV Games by Team
Golden State Warriors: 34
Los Angeles Lakers: 34
New York Knicks: 34
Oklahoma City Thunder: 34
Houston Rockets: 28
Minnesota Timberwolves: 28
Denver Nuggets: 26
Boston Celtics: 25
Cleveland Cavaliers: 24
Dallas Mavericks: 23
San Antonio Spurs: 22
Los Angeles Clippers: 21
Milwaukee Bucks: 18
Detroit Pistons: 16
Orlando Magic: 14
Philadelphia 76ers: 14
Atlanta Hawks: 13
Memphis Grizzlies: 10
Indiana Pacers: 9
Phoenix Suns: 9
Sacramento Kings: 9
Portland Trail Blazers: 8
Miami Heat: 5
Charlotte Hornets: 3
Chicago Bulls: 3
Brooklyn Nets: 2
New Orleans Pelicans: 2
Toronto Raptors: 2
Utah Jazz: 2
Washington Wizards: 2
With the NFL schedule easing after mid-season, the NBA will place national broadcasts every night: Peacock on Monday; NBC/Peacock on Tuesday; ESPN on Wednesday; Amazon on Thursday; Amazon and ESPN on Friday; Amazon and ABC on Saturday; and ABC, NBC and Peacock on Sunday.
The league cautions that game selections can change. Last season, Washington lost its only scheduled national appearance when it was replaced by a Cleveland–Oklahoma City matchup. For 2025/26, some clubs—including Toronto and Washington—will have all their national games carried exclusively on streaming platforms Peacock or Amazon Prime.
Source: Hoops Rumors
