On January 15, 2024 the U.S. will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister, philosopher, prominent civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner who was assassinated in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968 at the age of 39. The national holiday marking his legacy always falls on the third Monday in January. It’s celebrated throughout America with parades, marches and speeches by civil rights leaders and politicians.
On this holiday basketball fans get the bonus of an 11-game schedule specifically designed to highlight equality. To watch the games you’ll access TNT, NBA TV, NBA League Pass and your local team’s Regional Sports Network. Here’s the schedule:
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers | Sunday, January 15 | 1:00 p.m. | NBA TV, Space City Home Network, NBC Sports Philadelphia |
| New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks | Sunday, January 15 | 2:30 p.m. | Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports Southwest |
| Orlando Magic at New York Knicks | Sunday, January 15 | 3:00 p.m. | Bally Sports Florida, MSG Network |
| Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards | Sunday, January 15 | 3:00 p.m. | Bally Sports Detroit, Monumental Sports Network |
| San Antonio Spurs at Atlanta Hawks | Sunday, January 15 | 3:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies | Sunday, January 15 | 6:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers | Sunday, January 15 | 7:00 p.m. | NBC Sports Chicago, Bally Sports Ohio |
| Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets | Sunday, January 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Bally Sports Sun, YES Network |
| Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors | Sunday, January 15 | 7:30 p.m. | NBC Sports Boston, TSN |
| Indiana Pacers at Utah Jazz | Sunday, January 15 | 9:00 p.m. | Bally Sports Indiana, KJZZ-TV |
| Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers | Sunday, January 15 | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Spectrum SportsNet |
TNT, NBA TV, and Regional Sports Networks (RSN): The 2024 NBA MLK Day games will air on these channels. If your local team plays on MLK Day, their game will likely be on your local team’s RSN. All out-of-market matchups that don’t air on TNT and NBA TV are available to watch live on NBA League Pass.
YouTube TV: Offers TNT, NBA TV, and other national NBA channels like ABC and ESPN. It also features multi-view and unlimited DVR features. It costs $73.95/month but has not contract requirement.
DIRECTV STREAM: Known for its excellent RSN coverage in its CHOICE™ plan, although it is a bit costly. It's a good option for watching in-market NBA games. It’s pricey at $83.99 per month with no contract but you will need to lease the equipment unless you opt in for a 2-year agreement.
NBA League Pass: This is the league’s exclusive out-of-market package, available as a TV add-on and standalone service. It's the only way to watch games not airing on national and local channels. It’s $14.99/month with a premium option for $22.99/month. You can buy the entire season for $89.00.
Other Providers: Providers like Cox, DIRECTV, DISH, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Optimum, Philo, Sling TV, Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Vidgo, and Xfinity also offer various combinations of TNT and NBA TV, making them viable options for watching NBA games on MLK Day.
| Provider | Type | Price | Has TNT | Has NBA TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | Streaming | $72.99/mo. | Yes | Yes |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Streaming | $69.99–$159.99/mo. | Yes | Yes |
| Cox | Cable | $56.00–$139.00/mo. | Yes | Yes |
| DIRECTV | Satellite | $69.99–$159.99/mo. | Yes | Yes |
| DISH | Satellite | $92.99–$117.99/mo. | Yes | Yes |
| Fubo | Streaming | $74.99–$94.99/mo. | — | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | Streaming | $76.99–$89.99/mo. | Yes | — |
| Optimum | Cable | $35.00–$125.00/mo. | Yes | Yes |
| Sling TV | Streaming | $40.00–$55.00/mo. | Yes | Yes |
| Spectrum | Cable | $59.99/mo. | Yes | Yes |
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