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NBA 2026-27 schedule includes more televised games and fewer back-to-backs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:58 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

NBA 2026-27 schedule includes more televised games and fewer back-to-backs
Summary

The NBA has released its schedule for the 2026-27 season, highlighting a significant increase in nationally televised games. The combination of NBC and ABC will air 90 games, up from 79 last season. Teams like the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Lakers lead with 34 games each., the league continues to reduce back-to-back games, averaging 14.2 per team, the lowest since the introduction of the NBA Cup. Some teams, such as the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, and New Orleans Pelicans, will face 16 back-to-backs each. The Spurs benefit from an ample rest schedule, receiving a total of 94 rest days this season.

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Key Details
  • •NBC and ABC will show 90 games this season, an increase from last year.
  • •Five teams are tied for the most nationally televised games with 34.
  • •Back-to-backs have decreased, with teams averaging 14.2 this season.
  • •Boston, Dallas, and New Orleans each have the most back-to-backs at 16.
  • •San Antonio Spurs have the most rest days at 94.
Latest Updates
  • 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — NBA schedule by the numbers: Which teams have most televised home games? Most back-to-backs?
What they're saying
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The NBA has reduced the number of back-to-backs this season and cut down on travel overall.

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