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NBA Superstars Headline Stacked MLK Day Slate on NBC
13 Nov
Summary
- NBA to showcase 9 games on MLK Day 2025-26
- 4 games to air nationally on NBC and Peacock
- Matchups feature top players like Giannis, Trae, Donovan Mitchell
As the 2025-26 NBA season reaches the midpoint, the league is preparing for one of its most meaningful traditions: the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day slate of games. On January 19th, 2026, the NBA will showcase 9 games across the country, with 4 of those being broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock as part of the network's renewed coverage.
The NBC games will feature a star-studded lineup, including a matchup between Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks and Trae Young's Hawks in Atlanta. Other marquee matchups include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Cavaliers hosting Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz, as well as Cade Cunningham's Pistons taking on Jaylen Brown and the Celtics in Detroit.
Beyond the national broadcast, the NBA will also feature 5 additional games on local networks, ensuring basketball fans across the country can tune in to celebrate Dr. King's legacy through the sport he loved. From Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers visiting the Wizards in Washington D.C. to Jimmy Butler's Warriors hosting his former team, the Miami Heat, the full MLK Day slate promises to deliver an exciting day of hoops.
