Overview of the NBA Season Schedule

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is set to kick off its regular-season action in October, with the playoffs scheduled to begin in April. This season promises an exciting lineup of games across various platforms, ensuring fans have multiple ways to follow their favorite teams.

National TV Broadcasts

The national TV package for the NBA includes ESPN/ABC, which now shares coverage with NBC and its subscription service Peacock. Additionally, NBA TV will broadcast a large number of games. This arrangement ensures that fans can access a wide range of games through different channels, making it easier for viewers to catch the action.

Local Broadcasts in New York

In New York, the New York Knicks will be featured on the MSG Network, with some games possibly being moved to MSG Sports Network when there are conflicts with NHL games. The Brooklyn Nets will appear on the YES Network, and there’s a possibility that some April games may be shifted to WWOR-9 due to conflicts with Yankees games.

Knicks Broadcast Team

The long-standing Knicks MSG TV announce team consists of Mike Breen on play-by-play and Walt “Clyde” Frazier as analyst. Bill Pidto serves as the pre- and post-game host, with analysts Alan Hahn, Wally Szczerbiak, and Monica McNutt providing commentary. Tyler Murray will be the Knicks’ radio voice, alongside McNutt.

Game Schedule for the Knicks

All games are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on MSG Network unless otherwise indicated. Some games will air on MSG Sports Network (MSGSN), and radio broadcasts will be available on WHSQ 880-AM or WEPN 1050-AM.

January
– Saturday, January 3: Sixers vs. Knicks (SXM 86-NYK)
– Monday, January 5: Pistons vs. Knicks, 7 p.m. (Peacock)
– Wednesday, January 7: Clippers vs. Knicks
– Friday, January 9: Suns vs. Knicks, 9 p.m.
– Sunday, January 11: Trail Blazers vs. Knicks, 6 p.m.
– Wednesday, January 14: Kings vs. Knicks, 10 p.m. (MSG, MSG2)
– Thursday, January 15: Warriors vs. Knicks, 10 p.m. (Prime)
– Saturday, January 17: Suns vs. Knicks
– Monday, January 19: Mavericks vs. Knicks, 5 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
– Wednesday, January 21: Nets vs. Knicks
– Saturday, January 24: Sixers vs. Knicks, 3 p.m. (ABC)
– Tuesday, January 27: Kings vs. Knicks, 7:30 p.m.
– Wednesday, January 28: Raptors vs. Knicks
– Friday, January 30: Trail Blazers vs. Knicks

Nets Broadcast Team

The Brooklyn Nets’ broadcast team includes all games at 7:30 p.m. and will be aired on YES Network unless otherwise noted. Radio broadcasts will be available on WFAN 660-AM.

Game Schedule for the Nets

January
– Sunday, January 4: Nuggets vs. Nets, 3:30 p.m. (SXM 213-Bkl)
– Wednesday, January 7: Magic vs. Nets
– Friday, January 9: Clippers vs. Nets
– Sunday, January 11: Grizzlies vs. Nets, 3:30 p.m.
– Monday, January 12: Mavericks vs. Nets, 8:30 p.m.
– Wednesday, January 14: Bulls vs. Nets, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
– Sunday, January 18: Bulls vs. Nets, 7 p.m.
– Monday, January 19: Suns vs. Nets
– Wednesday, January 21: Knicks vs. Nets
– Friday, January 23: Celtics vs. Nets
– Sunday, January 25: Clippers vs. Nets, 9 p.m.
– Tuesday, January 27: Suns vs. Nets, 9 p.m.
– Thursday, January 29: Nuggets vs. Nets, 9 p.m.
– Friday, January 30: Jazz vs. Nets, 9:30 p.m.

Additional Broadcast Platforms

NBC (with Peacock subscription)
– WNBC-4 in New York market

ABC (with ESPN+ subscription)
– WABC-7 in New York market

ESPN (with ESPN+ subscription)

NBA TV
– Knicks and Nets games on NBA TV are blacked out in the New York market.

Peacock.TV Exclusives (subscription)

Amazon Prime Video (subscription)

ESPN Radio
– ESPN Radio has the national radio broadcast rights once again. The games are streamed at ESPNradio.com and can be heard on the SiriusXM app. In the New York market, games can be heard on ESPN New York radio (1050 AM).

Sirius XM satellite radio
– Many NBA games will appear on the SXM NBA Channel 86, and some on Canada Talks SXM 167. Sports channels 81 and 83 are also picking up games.

Final Thoughts

With such a comprehensive schedule across multiple platforms, fans of the NBA in New York and beyond will have no shortage of opportunities to watch their favorite teams in action. Whether through traditional TV, streaming services, or radio, the excitement of the NBA season is accessible to everyone.