The NBA has announced its 2024–25 season schedule, starting October 22. The season opener will feature a high-profile matchup between the Boston Celtics, the reigning 2024 NBA champions, and the New York Knicks. Additionally, the Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will kick off their preseason with two games in Abu Dhabi, UAE, setting the stage for an exciting start.
The NBA’s schedule release highlights the league’s strategy to showcase its top teams. This year, the Los Angeles Lakers lead with the highest number of nationally broadcast games at 39. The Golden State Warriors follow with 36, the Boston Celtics have 34, and the New York Knicks are set for 30. These teams are set to attract significant attention due to their star power and major market presence.
On the flip side, the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, and Toronto Raptors are at the bottom of the list, each with just one national TV appearance. These teams will primarily be seen on local broadcasts, reflecting their current rebuild phases or less flashy profiles.
One of the biggest winners this year is the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ve dramatically increased their national exposure, jumping from 10 games last season to 25 this year. Other teams seeing a significant boost include the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, and Houston Rockets, all gaining extra spots in the national spotlight.
For fans eager to follow their favorite teams, the number of national TV games provides a glimpse into the league’s focus on stars and market appeal.
NBA 2024-25 Season Broadcast Schedule: Key Highlights and Global Coverage
All 30 NBA teams will appear at least once on TNT or ESPN during the 2024-25 regular season. The league will use flexible scheduling to showcase the most exciting matchups on TNT (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and ESPN (Wednesdays and Fridays), with primetime games airing at 7 p.m. ET/9:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. ET/10 p.m. ET.
ABC will broadcast 17 games through its weekend series, NBA Saturday Primetime and NBA Sunday Showcase. The season starts with a tripleheader on January 25, and the Sunday Showcase begins with the 76ers vs. Bucks on February 9 at 2 p.m. ET.
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NBA TV will feature Center Court, highlighting marquee matchups with enhanced viewing options. The season opener on NBA TV will be Milwaukee at Boston on October 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
ESPN Radio will cover 26 games, including Celtics vs. Knicks on opening night and games on Christmas Day. NBA League Pass will offer live out-of-market games via the NBA App, NBA.com, and TV providers, subject to blackout restrictions.
ABC will exclusively air the NBA Finals 2025, while ESPN/ABC will broadcast the Western Conference Finals. TNT will cover both the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA All-Star Game on February 16.
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