Spurs, Sixers, Lakers Lead 2026-27 NBA Regular Season In National TV Appearances
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Spurs, Sixers, Lakers Lead 2026-27 NBA Regular Season In National TV Appearances The Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs are tied for the most national television appearances in the NBA for the upcoming 2026-27 season, each set to appear 34 times across NBC, ESPN, ABC, Prime Video and Peacock.
The Spurs' emergence follows Victor Wembanyama's growing national profile and their appearance in the 2026 NBA Finals, while Philadelphia benefits with increased exposure following their acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The Lakers remain a consistent marquee draw regardless of roster changes.
The defending champion New York Knicks rank fourth with 33 national appearances, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder at 30. The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors are tied for sixth with 28 games apiece.
On the opposite end, five teams are tied for the fewest national television appearances with just two games each: the Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings.
National Television Appearances By Team
1. Los Angeles Lakers: 341. Philadelphia 76ers: 341. San Antonio Spurs: 344. New York Knicks: 335. Oklahoma City Thunder: 306. Denver Nuggets: 286. Golden State Warriors: 288. Boston Celtics: 278. Minnesota Timberwolves: 2710. Miami Heat: 2511. Houston Rockets: 2112. Dallas Mavericks: 2013. Detroit Pistons: 1914. Cleveland Cavaliers: 1715. Indiana Pacers: 1115. Portland Trail Blazers: 1117. Atlanta Hawks: 1018. Phoenix Suns: 919. LA Clippers: 819. Orlando Magic: 821. Toronto Raptors: 722. Charlotte Hornets: 622. Utah Jazz: 622. Washington Wizards: 625. Chicago Bulls: 326. Brooklyn Nets: 226. Memphis Grizzlies: 226. Milwaukee Bucks: 226. New Orleans Pelicans: 226. Sacramento Kings: 2
The Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs are tied for the most national television appearances in the NBA for the upcoming 2026-27 season, each set to appear 34 times across NBC, ESPN, ABC, Prime Video and Peacock.
The Spurs’ emergence follows Victor Wembanyama’s growing national profile and their appearance in the 2026 NBA Finals, while Philadelphia benefits with increased exposure following their acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The Lakers remain a consistent marquee draw regardless of roster changes.
The defending champion New York Knicks rank fourth with 33 national appearances, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder at 30. The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors are tied for sixth with 28 games apiece.
On the opposite end, five teams are tied for the fewest national television appearances with just two games each: the Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings.
National Television Appearances By Team
1. Los Angeles Lakers: 34 1. Philadelphia 76ers: 34 1. San Antonio Spurs: 34 4. New York Knicks: 33 5. Oklahoma City Thunder: 30 6. Denver Nuggets: 28 6. Golden State Warriors: 28 8. Boston Celtics: 27 8. Minnesota Timberwolves: 27 10. Miami Heat: 25 11. Houston Rockets: 21 12. Dallas Mavericks: 20 13. Detroit Pistons: 19 14. Cleveland Cavaliers: 17 15. Indiana Pacers: 11 15. Portland Trail Blazers: 11 17. Atlanta Hawks: 10 18. Phoenix Suns: 9 19. LA Clippers: 8 19. Orlando Magic: 8 21. Toronto Raptors: 7 22. Charlotte Hornets: 6 22. Utah Jazz: 6 22. Washington Wizards: 6 25. Chicago Bulls: 3 26. Brooklyn Nets: 2 26. Memphis Grizzlies: 2 26. Milwaukee Bucks: 2 26. New Orleans Pelicans: 2 26. Sacramento Kings: 2
