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The 2026-27 schedule shows the 76ers will have 34 national TV games, but more importantly they avoid the league’s harsh three-in-four-night stretches, giving Embiid and other veterans extra rest and a clearer load-management plan to power a deep playoff run.
Ahead of Thursday’s NBA schedule release, PhillyVoice tracks pre-announced Sixers games (preseason and select regular-season dates), with expectations of up to 34 national-TV games after the LeBron James signing and Jaylen Brown trade.
LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers is forecast to push the team to the maximum 34 national TV games this season across ABC/ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Prime Video, more than doubling last year and solidifying the Sixers’ role in marquee openings and Christmas slate as the NBA finalizes its schedule around his destination.
LeBron James' lingering free agency has sparked a betting frenzy in prediction markets, with Kalshi reporting north of $210 million and Polymarket just under $40 million wagered on his next team, aided by a Heat YouTube post that unintentionally amplified speculation. The ongoing wait is stalling the NBA schedule, since the destination will determine key dates like opening week and Christmas games. Rich Paul’s Game Over podcast has become the primary source of updates, while teams such as the Cavaliers and Warriors face dwindling Plan B options if they miss out.
The 2025-26 NBA schedule reveals quirks like uneven back-to-back games for teams like the Nuggets and Warriors, a focus on popular teams for national TV coverage, excessive bobblehead nights for the Clippers, a tough schedule for the Pelicans without their first-round pick, and concerns over the Celtics' high TV exposure despite injuries. These factors set the stage for an exciting and unpredictable season.
The NBA Finals are set to begin on June 6, giving the Celtics a nine-day break after sweeping the Pacers. This fixed schedule benefits players like Kristaps Porzingis, who needs time to heal, and older players like Al Horford. The NBA prefers a fixed schedule for logistical reasons, ensuring fans, teams, and media can plan accordingly.
The Chicago Bulls unveiled their 2023-2024 schedule in a creative way by using a custom Game Boy Pokemon tribute video featuring their mascot Benny the Bull. The video showcases Benny riding a bike around a Pokemon-inspired version of Chicago, revealing the team's upcoming opponents. The schedule includes matchups against the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Lakers. The video also includes various Easter Eggs, such as player moves and references to Michael Jordan. Other NBA teams also had clever schedule reveals, including the Brooklyn Nets.
The Lakers lost to the Clippers in a crucial game, with fatigue playing a big role due to a tough schedule. LeBron James and Anthony Davis played despite being listed as questionable with foot injuries. The loss doesn't completely end the Lakers' chances of a top-six seed in the Western Conference, but they need to win their upcoming games and hope for some help from the Warriors to avoid the play-in tournament.