76ers, Spurs, Knicks, and Lakers get maximum national TV games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The NBA announced that the 76ers, Spurs, Knicks, and Lakers will each have 34 national television games in the upcoming 2026-27 season. This decision highlights the prominence of marquee players, including LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, contributing to increased visibility for these teams. The announcement comes as part of the league's broader strategy to feature top stars and attract viewership. As the season approaches, many fans and analysts will closely monitor the scheduling and its potential impacts on team performance.
- •76ers, Spurs, Knicks, and Lakers receive 34 national TV games each.
- •LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama are featured prominently.
- •This marks a strategic choice by the NBA for showcasing top talent.
- •The news is part of the broader 2026-27 season plans.
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks, Spurs, 76ers, Lakers To Play Max Number Of National TV Games For 2026-27 Season
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — NBA schedule release 2026-27 national TV games: Knicks, 76ers, Spurs and Lakers tie for most dates
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers, Spurs, Knicks and Lakers get the maximum 34 national TV games in 2026-27
"That is the maximum number allocated across Disney’s ABC/ESPN, NBCUniversal’s NBC Sports/Peacock, and Amazon’s Prime Video.
"76ers, Spurs, Knicks and Lakers get the maximum 34 national TV games in 2026-27
"Here’s the full national TV schedule for each of the 30 teams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:47 PMKnicks, Spurs, 76ers, Lakers To Play Max Number Of National TV Games For 2026-27 Season
That is the maximum number allocated across Disney’s ABC/ESPN, NBCUniversal’s NBC Sports/Peacock, and Amazon’s Prime Video.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:36 PMNBA schedule release 2026-27 national TV games: Knicks, 76ers, Spurs and Lakers tie for most dates
Here’s the full national TV schedule for each of the 30 teams.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:21 PM76ers, Spurs, Knicks and Lakers get the maximum 34 national TV games in 2026-27
76ers, Spurs, Knicks and Lakers get the maximum 34 national TV games in 2026-27
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