Having gone from two national broadcasting partners (ABC/ESPN and TNT) to three (ABC/ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime) ahead of the 2025/26 season, the NBA’s schedule will feature a significant increase in nationally televised games. When the league unveiled its full regular season schedule on Thursday, it announced 237 nationally televised regular season matchups, along with the … [Read more...] about Warriors, Lakers, Knicks, Thunder Get Most Nationally Televised Games For 2025/26
Heat Trade Haywood Highsmith To Nets
The Heat and Nets have agreed to a trade that sends wing Haywood Highsmith to Brooklyn along with a 2032 second-round pick in exchange for a protected 2026 second-rounder, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). The Nets have officially confirmed the deal, announcing that they’ve acquired Miami’s unprotected 2032 second-round selection and Highsmith in exchange for … [Read more...] about Heat Trade Haywood Highsmith To Nets
NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Five NBA teams will play a league-high 16 back-to-back sets during the 2025/26 regular season, while six clubs will have just 13 instances of back-to-back games on their schedules. The remaining 19 teams will play either 14 or 15 back-to-backs. [RELATED: 2025/26 NBA Schedules By Team] Those totals – along with an overall average of 14.4 back-to-backs per team – are about what … [Read more...] about NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Michael Porter Jr. Warns Of Risks Associated With Increased Gambling
Appearing this week on the “One Night With Steiny” podcast (YouTube link), Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. warned that the growth of sports gambling is changing the experience of watching games for NBA fans, relays David Purdum of ESPN. “The enjoyment of the game isn’t for the game anymore,” Porter told the hosts. “It’s so that people can make money. In reality, way more people … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr. Warns Of Risks Associated With Increased Gambling
Atlantic Notes: Simons, Jokubaitis, Sixers TV Schedule
The Celtics have been seeking out a trade partner for Anfernee Simons but haven’t had any success, Grant Afseth reports for FastbreakJournal.com. The cost-cutting club shed Jrue Holiday and his three-year contract in exchange for Simons this offseason. Simons has averaged 19.9 points and 4.5 assists per game with a .436/.381/.901 shooting line over the past four seasons for … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Jokubaitis, Sixers TV Schedule