Ready to catch all of the action on the court? Here’s our daily guide to watching NBA games on TV. We’ll keep this page up to date each day, so you don’t miss any exciting NBA games today.
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NBA Games on TV Today
Friday, Jan. 16
| Game | Time | Channels |
| Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers | 7:00 PM | ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers | 7:00 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors | 7:30 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 PM | Chicago Sports Network, NBA League Pass |
| Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets | 9:30 PM | ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Space City Home Network |
| Washington Wizards at Sacramento Kings | 10:00 PM | NBC Sports California, NBA League Pass |
Saturday, Jan. 17
| Game | Time | Channels |
| Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks | 5:00 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Phoenix Suns at New York Knicks | 7:30 PM | NBA League Pass, NBA TV |
| Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons | 7:30 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 PM | NBC Sports Boston, NBA League Pass |
| Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat | 8:00 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs | 8:00 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors | 8:30 PM | NBC Bay Area Sports, NBA League Pass |
| Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets | 9:00 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers | 10:00 PM | NBA TV |
Sunday, Jan. 18
| Game | Time | Channels |
| New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets | 7:00 PM | Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass |
| Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls | 7:00 PM | Chicago Sports Network, NBA League Pass, |
| Charlotte Hornets at Denver Nuggets | 8:00 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings | 9:00 PM | NBC Sports California, NBA League Pass |
| Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers | 9:30 PM | NBA League Pass |
| Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies | 12:00 PM | Amazon Prime Video |
Where to Watch NBA Games
There are plenty of places to make sure you don’t miss a moment of your favorite NBA team’s season. Here’s where to watch NBA games on TV today and all season long:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- TNT: Channel 245
- NBA TV HD: Channel 216
- NBA League Pass*
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*Includes live, out-of-market, regular-season games only. Blackout restrictions & other conditions apply. Your NBA League Pass subscription will automatically renew each season provided DIRECTV carries this service, at the then-prevailing rate (currently $109.98), unless you cancel online at directv.com or call 844-377-7314 by the date specified in your renewal notice. ©2025 NBA Properties, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Local broadcast restrictions apply to games viewed on NBA.com and NBA app.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2025 NBA season start?
The 2025-26 NBA season begins on October 21, 2025.
When does the 2025 NBA regular season end?
The regular NBA season ends on April 26, 2026.
Who won the 2025 NBA Championship?
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the league title over the Indiana Pacers in 2025.
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