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NBA announces MLK Day 2027 schedule featuring key matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

NBA announces MLK Day 2027 schedule featuring key matchups

Summary

The NBA has released its schedule for MLK Day on January 18, 2027, featuring four games over 10 hours. The action begins at 12 P.M. EST with the Pistons visiting the Cavaliers. At 2:30 P.M., LeBron James and the 76ers will take on the Hawks in Atlanta. The Knicks will host the Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden at 5:00 P.M., while the Grizzlies will face the Rockets in Memphis at 7:30 P.M. The schedule is seen as a significant part of the NBA calendar, alongside Opening Night and Christmas Day.

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Key Details

•Pistons visit Cavaliers at 12 P.M. EST on Jan. 18, 2027
•76ers play Hawks in Atlanta at 2:30 P.M.
•Reigning champions Knicks host Timberwolves at 5:00 P.M.
•Grizzlies face Rockets in Memphis at 7:30 P.M.
•Full regular season schedule to be released soon

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5:44 PMYahoo Sports — NBA reveals schedule for MLK Day 2027: 76ers and Knicks headline teams playing

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More NBA primetime games have been revealed.
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Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:44 PM
NBA reveals schedule for MLK Day 2027: 76ers and Knicks headline teams playing
More NBA primetime games have been revealed.

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