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The NBA continues its tradition of scheduling a slate of exciting games to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
This year, NBA fans will enjoy basketball starting at 1 p.m. ET and continuing throughout the day and evening.
Of the nine games, three will be televised nationally. These matchups include the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 2:30 p.m., the New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks at 5 p.m. and the Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics at 8 p.m.
The Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks game will be available to watch live at 1 p.m. via a live stream.
The other five games will not be available on streaming, nor will they be nationally televised.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch each basketball game on 2026 MLK Day.
NBA games on TV today
| Game | Time (EST) | TV Channel / Live stream |
| Hawks vs. Bucks | 1 p.m. | Peacock |
| Cavs vs. Thunder | 2:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Wizards vs. Clippers | 3 p.m. | NBA League Pass |
| Knicks vs. Mavs | 5 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Spurs vs. Jazz | 5 p.m. | NBA League Pass |
| 76ers vs. Pacers | 7 p.m. | NBA League Pass |
| Nets vs. Suns | 7:30 p.m. | NBA League Pass |
| Pistons vs. Celtics | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Warriors vs. Heat | 10 p.m. | NBA League Pass |
How to watch 2026 MLK Day NBA games
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock, NBA League Pass
Three games will be airing not only on Peacock but also on NBC. These include Cavs vs. Thunder, Knicks vs. Mavs, and the Pistons vs. Celtics.
The Hawks vs. Bucks will be exclusively available on Peacock at 1 p.m.
The other five games can be caught on NBA League Pass or local coverage of the teams.
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