The NBA’s return to NBC is part of an 11-year, $76 billion rights package spread across ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock and Amazon’s Prime Video. NBC will air primetime games on Tuesdays throughout the season, and Sundays after its NFL commitments end, and Peacock will have streaming-exclusive games on Monday nights.

Well, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver rolled his eyes at the thought. Ahead of the 2025-26 Opening Night, where the Thunder handed out rings and unveiled their championship banner, he said there's zero correlation between market size related to TV ratings. He talked to ESPN's Pat McAfee.

Thursday's NBA action tips off with the Indiana Pacers hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Postgame editions will be open-ended on ESPN while ABC will run a half-hour and then continue on the ESPN app. The program will air on 20 dates during the regular season and throughout the NBA Playoffs, including the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.

Victor Wembanyama turned in a highlight-reel performance with 40 points and 15 rebounds as the visiting San Antonio Spurs opened the season with a 125-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

Wednesday's NBA action tips off with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Both teams are pegged as fringe playoff contenders in the loaded Western Conference, but their upside is off the charts, and my Spurs vs. Mavericks predictions expect Flagg to live up to the hype in tonight's debut.