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LeBron James' signing impacts NBA's national broadcast schedule for 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

LeBron James' signing impacts NBA's national broadcast schedule for 2026-27

Summary

The NBA has adjusted its 2026-27 national broadcast schedule following LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th season. NBA commissioner Adam Silver indicated that James' decision significantly influenced the scheduling process. The 76ers will feature in 34 nationally televised games, the maximum allowed, joining the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs. Additionally, the NBA plans to air 90 games across major networks this season, a rise from 79 last year, with many high-profile teams garnering more national exposure.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers for 2026-27 season.
•NBA to air 90 games in 2026, up from 79 last year.
•76ers, Knicks, Lakers, and Spurs receive maximum 34 national games.
•Teams like Nets, Grizzlies, and Bucks have only two national games.

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What they're saying

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver was surprisingly honest about the league waiting on this summer’s marquee free agent, all-time leading scorer LeBron James, to sign before getting to work on the 2026-27 regular-season schedule. “Where LeBron plays will affect the schedule,” Silver said in July. “So I would like him to make his announcement already, so…
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