UPDATE: Amazon has just announced its highly anticipated NBA Cup broadcast schedule, confirming that 17 games will be available on Prime Video, including the championship matchup. This announcement comes as part of the overall NBA Cup schedule release, which details key matchups and broadcasting networks.
Starting on October 31, Prime Video will feature 10 group games and the knockout rounds in a thrilling five-week series of doubleheaders known as NBA on Prime Cup Nights. The opening night will showcase Boston visiting Philadelphia, while Memphis hosts the Los Angeles Lakers, setting the stage for an electrifying season.
On November 7, rising star Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will take on the Houston Rockets, now featuring Kevin Durant. Shortly after, basketball fans can catch Steph Curry‘s Golden State Warriors facing off against Nikola Jokic‘s Denver Nuggets.
The excitement continues with key matchups on November 14, where Miami heads to New York, and Golden State visits San Antonio. Then, on November 21, Cleveland will host Indiana, while Denver visits Houston. The schedule peaks on November 28 when Milwaukee travels to New York and the Lakers, featuring LeBron James and Luka Doncic, host Dallas and the top pick, Cooper Flagg.
The remaining 50 group games will be broadcast across ESPN, NBC, and NBA League Pass. Notably, November 25 will see Philadelphia take on Orlando on NBC, alongside the LA Clippers visiting the Lakers. ESPN will also air a trio of games on November 26, featuring Detroit at Boston, defending champions Oklahoma City against Minnesota, and Golden State hosting Houston.
Earlier this week, the league unveiled its opening night, Christmas, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day games, building significant momentum for the upcoming season. The full schedule, covering 80 of the 82 games for all teams, is set to be released on Thursday. The final two games for each team will be revealed in December, influenced by their performance in the NBA Cup.
Basketball fans are urged to mark their calendars for this thrilling season ahead as the NBA Cup promises to deliver high-stakes matchups and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned for more updates as the excitement builds.
