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76ers Get NBA Record 34 National-TV Slots in 2026-27

8/15/2026

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Brooks Unveils Schedule

The Suns released their 2026-27 schedule, featuring a Dec. 30 game versus the Philadelphia 76ers on LeBron James’ birthday.
Forward Dillon Brooks, acquired from the Houston Rockets in the Kevin Durant trade, appeared in a video to unveil the schedule.
Brooks said he is excited to face James fewer times after James joined the Eastern Conference, noting the reduced meetings will boost his motivation.

Summary

Silver Prioritizes LeBron

Commissioner Adam Silver said LeBron James’s free-agency decision shaped the NBA schedule, prompting the league to prioritize his team on TV.
The Philadelphia 76ers will receive the league-maximum 34 national-TV and streaming slots in 2026-27, up from 14.
The NBA Cup will pit the 76ers against the Miami Heat on Nov. 25, with the final on Dec. 11 in Indianapolis.

History

Historical Context

The 1997-98 season, Michael Jordan’s final year, saw the Bulls capture a third straight championship and the NBA Finals achieve an 18.7 Nielsen rating, the highest in league history. It also marked the last year the NBA and NHL regular seasons ended on the same day. That star-centric success forged a template the league still follows, influencing today’s national-TV scheduling around its biggest players.

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Brooks Unveils Schedule

The Suns released their 2026-27 schedule, featuring a Dec. 30 game versus the Philadelphia 76ers on LeBron James’ birthday.
Forward Dillon Brooks, acquired from the Houston Rockets in the Kevin Durant trade, appeared in a video to unveil the schedule.
Brooks said he is excited to face James fewer times after James joined the Eastern Conference, noting the reduced meetings will boost his motivation.

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