Game RecapsThursday, Aug 13, 2026

A second marquee matchup of the Knicks against the 76ers and LeBron James along with the Lakers playing at the Warriors mark the first opening day of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.

The NBA's schedule has plenty of intrigue in January with the highly-anticipated returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown to their respective former homes.

The 2026-27 NBA schedule release continued on Wednesday with the league dropping information on an NBC Sports quartet of games that will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 18).

The New York Knicks will tip off their title defense as part of opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season, and now they know their entire schedule.

See the complete 2026 NBA Christmas Day schedule, including all five matchups, start times and the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals rematch.

See the complete 2026 NBA Cup schedule, including Group Play dates, all 60 matchups, quarterfinals, semifinals and the championship.

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever this Friday.

Brionna Jones and Alyssa Thomas. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Last Friday night, the Connecticut Sun welcomed Alyssa Thomas into Mohegan Sun Arena for a final time, with Thomas, now of the Phoenix Mercury, playing her Sunset game against the organization that she long defined. On Thursday, Brionna Jones, another avatar of WNBA basketball in Connecticut, will experience her Sunset, as the Atlanta Dream visit Uncasville for a final time (7 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). While Thomas was embo...

Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell supported coach Stephanie White on Thursday, saying they were disappointed by the boos during White's introduction at Tuesday's home game.

All the attention has been on Caitlin Clark of late, but it’s Olivia Miles who stole the spotlight during the Minnesota Linx’s win over the Portland Fire. Olivia Miles put on another clinic last night, dropping 13 points and orchestrating Minnesota’s offense with 7 assists in their win over Portland.

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 5: Monique Akoa Makani #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Sky on August 5, 2026 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images W...

The Indiana Fever have been heating up at the right time, winning seven of the last 10 games to put themselves deep in the playoff conversation.After two losses to the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces, the Fever are back on a two-game winning streak. Indiana picked up a four-point win over the Chicago […] The post Aliyah Boston Boldly Declares Fever Teammate That’s ‘The MVP’ appeared first on HEAVY.

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference before 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Toronto Raptors have released their game schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season, and it looks like it’ll be starting off with a bang. The Chicago Bulls, who defeated the Raptors in the play-in in 2023, are coming to Toronto to show the 6ix their new-loo...

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles past Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards finally h...

Coming off a hard-fought loss to the Las Vegas Aces 86-76, the Washington Mystics are 19- 13, still one of the hottest teams in the WNBA. Washington was just on a seven-game win streak, the most in franchise history. Players like Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron, and Kiki Iriafen are catalysts for the inspiring basketball we’ve […] The post Washington Mystics: Exciting Dark Horse Contender? appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are on a two-game winning streak. When is the superstar back in action again?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 23: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry #30 talks with Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton #0 after the Pacer's 111-105 NBA win at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Playing with Steph Curry means you aren’t going to get a lot of holidays off. This year, the Warriors won’t be part of the league’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day s...

Dream forward Brionna Jones won't return to Thursday's game against the Sun. She has a leg injury.

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates her three point shot during the first half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on August 13, 2026 in Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images A wild, wild fourth quarter ru...

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 1: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 1, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Cooper Flagg attends a game between the Golden State Warriors against the Dallas Mavericks on July 9, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 25: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the New York Knicks during the first quarter of game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin...

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game on December 25, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE(Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 9: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates a three-point basket against the Dallas Wings during the second half at Target Center on August 9, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire (13-19) will give i...

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 3: P.J Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks boxes out Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during the game on November 3, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Michael Go...

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 22: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Ball Arena on December 22, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images I hope you aren’t banking on the reformed Utah Jazz to ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smile during the game on December 7, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant /NBAE via Getty...

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 8: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates during the game against the Houston Rockets on March 8, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Austin Reaves #15 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 16, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...