NBA reveals full schedule for the upcoming season, Golden State Warriors get highest number of televised games
The upcoming NBA season, 2023–24, promises an exciting array of matchups as the league unveils its comprehensive schedule. Notably, prime-time national TV games, broadcast on ESPN, TNT, ABC, and NBA TV, take centre stage, showcasing the league’s marquee teams. The new season will have two teams with more than 40 televised matches.
At the forefront, the Golden State Warriors grab the spotlight with a whopping 41 nationally televised games. Spearheaded by charismatic point guard Steph Curry, the Warriors are set to dazzle fans across the nation. Close behind them, the LA Lakers, under the leadership of the iconic LeBron James, secure their place with 40 games on national TV. It’s no surprise, as both Curry and James continue to shine as prominent figures in the NBA.
In third place, the Phoenix Suns boast an impressive 37 nationally televised games. The introduction of their formidable ‘Big 3’ lineup of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal has changed the game. Following suit, the Boston Celtics secured the fourth spot with 35 games on national TV, adding to the anticipation among fans.
The defending champion Denver Nuggets are also in the top 5.
Completing the top five are the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, and the Milwaukee Bucks, each with an equal share of the spotlight. They will be featured in 30 nationally televised games, respectively. It’s worth noting that almost half of their scheduled matches will be televised.
As the new season approaches, fans can eagerly anticipate captivating matchups and thrilling moments as these dynamic teams take centre stage on the national television platform. Meanwhile, with four matches each, teams like the Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards have the fewest number of nationally televised games.
Here is the full list of televised matches per team:
Atlanta Hawks: 15 games
Boston Celtics: 35 games
Brooklyn Nets: 11 games
Charlotte Hornets: 4 games
Chicago Bulls: 7 games
Cleveland Cavaliers: 17 games
Dallas Mavericks: 28 games
Denver Nuggets: 30 games
Detroit Pistons: 4 games
Golden State Warriors: 41 games
Houston Rockets: 4 games
Indiana Pacers: 6 games
LA Clippers: 22 games
LA Lakers: 40 games
Memphis Grizzlies: 19 games
Miami Heat: 24 games
Milwaukee Bucks: 30 games
Minnesota Timberwolves: 10 games
New Orleans Pelicans: 12 games
New York Knicks: 25 games
OKC Thunder: 13 games
Orlando Magic: 5 games
Philadelphia 76ers: 29 games
Phoenix Suns: 37 games
Portland Trail Blazers: 6 games
Sacramento Kings: 22 games
San Antonio Spurs: 19 games
Toronto Raptors: 4 games
Utah Jazz: 9 games
Washington Wizards: 4 games
