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Warriors’ 28 Televised Games Include Christmas Day vs. Nuggets

8/14/2026

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Summary

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The Warriors will play 28 televised games, including a Christmas Day clash with Denver.
The 76ers receive 34 TV slots after LeBron James joins, opening Oct 20 in New York.
The Rockets are allotted 21 TV games, starting Oct 21 at home versus Dallas.
European games will feature the Spurs vs. New Orleans in Paris on Jan 14 and Manchester on Jan 17.
LeBron James will face his former Lakers on Christmas Day on ABC/ESPN.

History

Historical Context

After FIBA lifted its amateur rule in April 1989, the United States fielded an NBA-filled squad at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Led by Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, the Dream Team won gold by an average 44-point margin, sparking a surge in international players—from 23 in 1991-92 to 74 by 2011-12, and today’s NBA global schedule.

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Story summary

The Warriors will play 28 televised games, including a Christmas Day clash with Denver.
The 76ers receive 34 TV slots after LeBron James joins, opening Oct 20 in New York.
The Rockets are allotted 21 TV games, starting Oct 21 at home versus Dallas.
European games will feature the Spurs vs. New Orleans in Paris on Jan 14 and Manchester on Jan 17.
LeBron James will face his former Lakers on Christmas Day on ABC/ESPN.

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