Monday, August 12, 2019

2019 - 2020 NBA on ESPN Schedule

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  • NBA on ESPN Returns for 18th Straight Season
  • ESPN to Televise 83 NBA Regular Season Games (+5 Preseason Games)
  • Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, Rockets, Celtics, Bucks, Pelicans and Jazz to appear at least 10 times this season.
  • Lakers' home opener to be televised against the Utah Jazz on Friday, October 25th at 10:30 p.m. (ET).
  • NBA Wednesday marquee doubleheader (November 13): Clippers vs. Rockets at 7:30 p.m. (ET) followed by Warriors vs. Lakers at 10 p.m. (ET).
  • Special Thanksgiving Eve Doubleheader (Wednesday, Nov. 27): Kyrie Irving returns to Boston as a member of Brooklyn Nets as they visit Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics (7 p.m., ET); Lakers visit Pelicans in New Orleans as LeBron James and Zion Williamson, two #1 NBA draft picks 16 years apart: LeBron in 2003 and Zion this year, meet as NBA players for the first time (9:30 p.m. ET).
  • Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto with the Clippers on Wednesday, December 11th at 7 p.m. (ET) after guiding the Raptors to their first ever NBA Championship last season.
  • Jimmy Butler returns to Philadelphia on Wednesday, December 18th as the Heat visit the 76ers at 7:30 p.m. (ET).
  • Zion vs. RJ on NBA Friday: Former Duke teammates and #1 / #3 2019 NBA Draft picks Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett will square off against each other for the first time in the NBA - New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks - on Friday, January 10th at 8 p.m. (ET).
  • D'Angelo Russell returns to Brooklyn as the Warriors visit the Nets on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:30 p.m. (ET).
  • 2019 NBA Finals re-match on NBA Monday: Warriors @ Raptors on Monday, March 16th at 8 p.m. (ET).
ESPN announced their 2019-20 NBA regular-season schedule on Monday afternoon. The cable network will serve as the home of 83 nationally televised NBA contests during the next NBA basketball season. 

Preseason: ESPN will carry 5 national preseason games prior to the regular season getting going in early October.

Opening Week: ESPN's opening week of 4 basketball games starts on Wednesday, October 23rd. The first game of that doubleheader at 7:30 p.m. (ET) has Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics visiting Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in a rivalry that spawns back several decades. NBA Wednesday then shifts to Portland as Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers host Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets at 10 p.m. (ET). Mind you, Blazers-Nuggets is a second round re-match from last season's playoffs, with Portland prevailing in seven games.

Opening week continues on Friday, October 25th. The first game that night's doubleheader coverage will be the reigning Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks taking on Zion and the New Orleans Pelicans at 8 p.m. (ET). NBA Friday then shifts to Los Angeles as the Lakers host Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz  at 10:30 p.m. (ET).

Thanksgiving Eve: On Wednesday, November 27th, you can call this particular NBA Wednesday "homecoming" night. Kyrie Irving returns to Boston (Nets @ Celtics) at 7 p.m. ET followed Anthony Davis returning to New Orleans (Lakers @ Pelicans) at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Christmas: On Wednesday, December 25th, ESPN will televise 2 Christmas games: Celtics vs. Raptors at 12:00 p.m. (ET) & Pelicans vs. Nuggets at 10:30 p.m. (ET). In addition, ESPN will televise Clippers vs. Lakers at 8:00 PM ET along with ABC.

You will notice that on the final night of the NBA's regular season, Wednesday, April 15th, ESPN has intentionally left NBA Wednesday open in order to flex in two important and pertinent games in regards to upcoming NBA Playoffs, which start the following Saturday (April 18). Good move! 😁

ESPN and ABC will team for up to 44 NBA Playoffs games, culminating with ABC"s exclusive coverage of the 2020 NBA Finals. This season, ESPN will exclusively show the Eastern Conference Finals. All ESPN and ABC game telecasts this season are available via the ESPN App.

Overall, ESPN will carry 21 Wednesday doubleheaders & 15 Friday doubleheaders throughout the season.

The 2019-20 NBA on ESPN schedule is as follows (see below):

ESPN's 2019-20 NBA Preseason and Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (subject to change)

Preseason:
* Tuesday, October 8th
Mavericks vs. Thunder (BOK Center in Tulsa) - 8:00 (Mark Jones, Jeff Van Gundy)
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers (Memorial Coliseum) - 10:30 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke)

* Wednesday, October 9th
Pelicans vs. Bulls - 8:00 (Mike Breen, Hubie Brown)

* Wednesday, October 16th
Hawks vs. Knicks - 8:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke)
Warriors vs. Lakers - 10:30 (Dave Pasch, Mark Jackson)

Regular Season:
* Wednesday, October 23rd | Week 1
Celtics vs. 76ers - 7:30 (Mark Jones, Hubie Brown, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers - 10:00 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke)

* Friday, October 25th | Week 1
Mavericks vs. Pelicans - 8:00 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Ariel Helwani)
Jazz vs. Lakers - 10:30 (Ryan Ruocco, Mark Jackson, Jorge Sedano)

* Wednesday, October 30th | Week 2
Bucks vs. Celtics - 7:30 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Lisa Salters)
Clippers vs. Jazz - 10:00 (Dave Pasch, Mark Jackson)

* Friday, November 1st | Week 2
Rockets vs. Nets - 7:00 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Lakers vs. Mavericks - 9:30 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke)

* Wednesday, November 6th | Week 3
Warriors vs. Rockets - 7:30 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Bucks vs. Clippers - 10:00 (Mark Jones, Mark Jackson, Jorge Sedano)

* Friday, November 8th | Week 3
Cavaliers vs. Wizards - 7:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke, Ariel Helwani)

* Wednesday, November 13th | Week 4
Clippers vs. Rockets - 7:30 (Dave Pasch, Jeff Van Gundy, Lisa Salters)
Warriors vs. Lakers - 10:00 (Mike Breen, Mark Jackson, Jorge Sedano)

* Friday, November 15th | Week 4
Jazz vs. Grizzlies - 8:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke)
Celtics vs. Warriors - 10:30 (Mike Breen, Mark Jackson, Jorge Sedano)

* Wednesday, November 20th | Week 5
Warriors vs. Mavericks - 7:30 (Dave Pasch, Jeff Van Gundy)
Celtics vs. Clippers - 10:00 (Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano)

* Friday, November 22nd | Week 5
Spurs vs. 76ers - 8:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Hubie Brown, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Rockets vs. Clippers - 10:30 (Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano)

* Wednesday, November 27th | Week 6
Nets vs. Celtics - 7:00 (Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Israel Gutierrez)
Lakers vs. Pelicans - 9:30 (Mark Jones, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Jorge Sedano)

* Friday, December 6th | Week 7
Nuggets vs. Celtics - 8:00 (Adam Amin, Richard Jefferson, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers - 10:30 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke)

* Wednesday, December 11th | Week 8
Clippers vs. Raptors - 7:00 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson, Jorge Sedano)
Pelicans vs. Bucks - 9:30 (Dave Pasch, Chauncey Billups)

* Friday, December 13th | Week 8
Lakers vs. Heat - 7:00 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Israel Gutierrez)
Clippers vs. Timberwolves - 9:30 (Ryan Ruocco, Hubie Brown)

* Wednesday, December 18th | Week 9
Heat vs. 76ers - 7:00 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Tom Rinaldi)
Celtics vs. Mavericks - 9:30 (Mark Jones, Mark Jackson)

* Friday, December 20th | Week 9
Mavericks vs. 76ers - 8:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Jeff Van Gundy, Tom Rinaldi)

* Wednesday, December 25th | Week 10 | Christmas Day
Celtics vs. Raptors - 12:00 (Adam Amin, Richard Jefferson, Ariel Helwani)
Clippers vs. Lakers (ESPN & ABC) - 8:00 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters)
Pelicans vs. Nuggets - 10:30 (Ryan Ruocco, Chauncey Billups, Jorge Sedano)

* Sunday, December 29th | Week 10
Mavericks vs. Lakers - 9:30 (Dave Pasch, Mark Jackson, Jorge Sedano)

* Friday, January 3rd | Week 11
76ers vs. Rockets - 8:00 (Mark Jones, Jeff Van Gundy, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Pelicans vs. Lakers - 10:30 (Dave Pasch, Mark Jackson, Jorge Sedano)

* Wednesday, January 8th | Week 12
Nuggets vs. Mavericks - 7:30 (Mark Jones, Jeff Van Gundy, Jorge Sedano)
Bucks vs. Warriors - 10:00 (Mike Breen, Mark Jackson)

* Friday, January 10th | Week 12
Pelicans vs. Knicks - 7:00 (Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Lakers vs. Mavericks - 9:30 (Ryan Ruocco, Mark Jackson, Jorge Sedano)

* Wednesday, January 15th | Week 13
Nets vs. 76ers - 7:00 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Tom Rinaldi)
Trail Blazers vs. Rockets - 9:30 (Mark Jones, Jeff Van Gundy)

* Friday, January 17th | Week 13
Bulls vs. 76ers - 7:00 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano)
Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks - 9:30 (Ryan Ruocco, Chauncey Billups)

* Wednesday, January 22nd | Week 14
76ers vs. Raptors - 7:00 (Adam Amin, Doris Burke)
Spurs vs. Pelicans - 9:30 (Dave Pasch, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Tom Rinaldi)

* Friday, January 24th | Week 14
Clippers vs. Heat - 8:00 (Dave Pasch, Chauncey Billups, Ariel Helwani)

* Sunday, January 26th | Week 14
Celtics vs. Pelicans - 6:00 (Mark Jones, Hubie Brown, Jorge Sedano)

* Wednesday, January 29th | Week 15
Pistons vs. Nets - 7:30 (Mark Jones, Richard Jefferson, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Rockets vs. Trail Blazers - 10:00 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke)

* Friday, January 31st | Week 15
Mavericks vs. Rockets - 7:30 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano)
Trail Blazers vs. Lakers - 10:30 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters, Rachel Nichols)

* Wednesday, February 5th | Week 16
Magic vs. Celtics - 7:30 (Mike Breen, Hubie Brown, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Heat vs. Clippers - 10:00 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano)

* Friday, February 7th | Week 16
Raptors vs. Pacers - 8:00 (Mark Jones, Richard Jefferson, Jorge Sedano)
Trail Blazers vs. Jazz - 10:30 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke)

* Wednesday, February 12th | Week 17
Bucks vs. Pacers - 7:30 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, LaPhonso Ellis, Adam Schefter)
Lakers vs. Nuggets - 10:00 (Dave Pasch, Jeff Van Gundy, Jimmy Dykes)

* Friday, February 14th | Week 17 | 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend (Chicago, IL)
2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game - 7:00 (Mark Jones, Chiney Ogwumike, Peter Rosenberg, Cassidy Hubbarth)

* Friday, February 21st | Week 18
Nuggets vs. Thunder - 8:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke, Ariel Helwani)
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers - 10:30 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters)

* Wednesday, February 26th | Week 19
Grizzlies vs. Rockets - 8:00 (Mark Jones, Jeff Van Gundy, Tom Rinaldi)
Celtics vs. Jazz - 10:30 (Dave Pasch, Chauncey Billups)

* Friday, February 28th | Week 19
Thunder vs. Bucks - 8:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano)
Nuggets vs. Clippers - 10:30 (Mike Breen, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters)

* Sunday, March 1st | Week 19
Lakers vs. Pelicans - 8:00 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano)

* Wednesday, March 4th | Week 20
Pacers vs. Bucks - 7:00 (Dave Pasch, Chauncey Billups, Cassidy Hubbarth)
Pelicans vs. Mavericks - 9:30 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Israel Gutierrez)

* Friday, March 6th | Week 20
Heat vs. Pelicans - 8:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano)
Bucks vs. Lakers - 10:30 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters)

* Wednesday, March 11th | Week 21
Nuggets vs. Mavericks - 8:00 (Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke, Tom Rinaldi)
Pelicans vs. Kings - 10:30 (Dave Pasch, Richard Jefferson) (scheduled, but cancelled due to Coronavirus)

Play suspended following Nuggets-Mavericks on March 11th due to Coronavirus.

* 2019-20: NBA Season Restart at ESPN's Wide of World Sports complex (Orlando, FL) (Seeding games)
* Friday, July 31st - Seeding games
Celtics vs. Bucks - 6:30 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters)
Rockets vs. Mavericks - 9:00 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Rachel Nichols)

* Saturday, August 1st - Seeding games
Heat vs. Nuggets - 1:00 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters)
Jazz vs. Thunder - 3:30 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Malika Andrews)
Pelicans vs. Clippers - 6:00 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters)
Lakers vs. Raptors - 8:30 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Malika Andrews)

* Monday, August 3rd - Seeding games
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans - 6:30 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Malika Andrews)
Lakers vs. Jazz - 9:00 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Rachel Nichols)

* Wednesday, August 5th - Seeding games
Thunder vs. Lakers - 6:30 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Rachel Nichols)
Nets vs. Celtics - 9:00 (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Lisa Salters)

* Saturday, August 8th - Seeding games
Bucks vs. Mavericks - 8:30 (Dave Pasch, Jeff Van Gundy, Lisa Salters)

* Monday, August 10th - Seeding games
Raptors vs. Bucks - 6:30 (Dave Pasch, Mark Jackson, Rachel Nichols)

* Wednesday, August 12th - Seeding games
Raptors vs. 76ers - 6:30 (Mark Jones, Mark Jackson, Malika Andrews)
Clippers vs. Nuggets - 9:00 (Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Lisa Salters)

* Friday, August 14th - Seeding games
Heat vs. Pacers - 4:00 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Rachel Nichols)
Thunder vs. Clippers - 6:30 (Mike Breen, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters)
76ers vs. Rockets - 9:00 (Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Rachel Nichols)

Thanks to ESPN Press Room for NBA on ESPN schedule.
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14 comments:

  1. Tamir MooreMonday, October 07, 2019 8:38:00 PM

    For Tuesday night's NBA on ESPN preseason coverage (Oct. 8):

    . https://twitter.com/DavePasch/status/1181306134671396864
    Dave Pasch on DEN/POR tomorrow night.

    . https://twitter.com/MarkJonesESPN/status/1181243424558768131
    Mark Jones, Jeff Van Gundy on DAL/OKC tomorrow night.

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  2. Tamir MooreTuesday, October 08, 2019 3:36:00 PM

    NBA on ESPN: Studio Plans (2019-20)

    Link: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/10/espn-reimagines-nba-pregame-coverage-with-new-strategy/ (Ben Cafardo, ESPN).

    ESPN is reimagining its NBA pregame coverage with an innovative, multiplatform strategy ahead of the 2019-20 season, highlighted by an impressive collection of top basketball commentators. Spearheading the coverage will be several significant ESPN properties: The Jump, NBA Countdown, SportsCenter and Hoop Streams.

    Rachel Nichols will expand her role as host of The Jump, ESPN’s breakout daily NBA studio show. The Jump will now serve as the on-site pregame show on ABC for the marquee NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC series, which airs January-April, as well as the pregame show on Christmas Day prior to the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers primetime game on ABC. As part of her expanded role, Nichols will host the NBA Finals on ABC next June, as well as marquee games throughout the NBA Playoffs. As one of the NBA’s longtime preeminent voices, Nichols helped launch The Jump in 2015 and will continue to host the Monday-Friday editions of the show from ESPN’s Los Angeles Production Center at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.

    Maria Taylor will expand her role to host NBA Countdown, ESPN and ABC’s longstanding NBA pregame show, from ESPN’s Seaport Studios in New York. Taylor will also have a significant role hosting NBA Playoffs editions of NBA Countdown across ESPN networks. Her high-profile, multi-sport role will continue as an integral part of the College GameDay and ABC Saturday Night Football teams. Taylor will also continue in her role as lead host of ESPN’s women’s college basketball coverage, culminating with the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

    ESPN basketball analysts Jay Williams and Jalen Rose will regularly join Taylor on NBA Countdown. In addition to Williams and Rose, Richard Jefferson and Paul Pierce will be prominently featured in ESPN’s overall NBA pregame coverage. NBA Countdown generally airs Fridays from 7-8 p.m. on ESPN prior to games and Sundays from 3-3:30 p.m. on ABC ahead of the ABC Sunday Showcase series, which starts in January. NBA Countdown will make its preseason debut on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

    ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski will also expand his role and consistently contribute to ESPN’s NBA pregame shows. All of ESPN’s pregame coverage will include special feature segments from ESPN’s award-winning storytelling team.

    ESPN will televise special editions of its iconic SportsCenter show leading into its NBA primetime games on Wednesdays throughout the season. SportsCenter will air from 7-7:30 p.m. on weeks when ESPN’s NBA games begin at 7:30 p.m. More information on Wednesday’s pregame coverage will be announced soon.

    ESPN host and reporter Cassidy Hubbarth will play a significant role in ESPN’s NBA pregame strategy. Hubbarth will continue to host Hoop Streams, ESPN’s innovative on-site digital show leading into high-profile NBA games, including every NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC broadcast and throughout the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals. Cassidy Hubbarth hosts Hoop Streams alongside analyst Kendrick Perkins, and a cast of top commentators and influencers. Hoop Streams will expand its on-site presence this season, as Hubbarth and the team will be on location on Christmas Day for the Lakers-Clippers digital pregame show. Hubbarth will also continue in her role as ESPN NBA reporter for game telecasts throughout the season and during the NBA Playoffs. Hoop Streams is available on the ESPN App, Twitter and YouTube.

    Connor Schell, ESPN executive vice president, content:

    “The NBA is incredibly important to all that we do. This new pregame studio strategy will continue to elevate our NBA coverage and will be led by a talented array of voices who are committed to excellence, understand how to communicate to NBA fans, and are deeply passionate about the sport. We can’t wait for the season to get started.”

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  3. Tamir MooreTuesday, October 29, 2019 5:53:00 PM

    https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/10/nba-on-espn-continues-with-star-studded-wednesday-night-and-friday-night-doubleheaders/

    NBA on ESPN

    Week 2 (Wed., Oct 30 & Fri., Nov 1)

    * Wednesday, October 30th
    . 7:30 p.m. ET - Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics - Mark Jones, Doris Burke & Lisa Salters (ESPN)
    . 10 p.m. ET - L.A. Clippers at Utah Jazz - Dave Pasch & Mark Jackson (ESPN)

    * Friday, November 1st
    . 7 p.m. ET - Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets - Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy & Cassidy Hubbarth (ESPN)
    . 9:30 p.m. ET - Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks - Ryan Ruocco & Doris Burke (ESPN)

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  4. Tamir MooreMonday, November 04, 2019 7:09:00 PM

    https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/11/reigning-league-mvp-giannis-antetokounmpo-and-finals-mvp-kawhi-leonard-go-head-to-head-wednesday-on-espn/

    Week 3 (Wed., Nov 6 & Fri., Nov 8)

    * Wednesday, November 6th
    . 7:30 p.m. (ET) - Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets - Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy & Cassidy Hubbarth (ESPN)
    . 10:00 p.m. (ET) - Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Clippers - Mark Jones, Mark Jackson & Jorge Sedano (ESPN)

    * Friday, November 8th
    . 7:00 p.m. (ET) - Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards - Ryan Ruocco & Doris Burke (ESPN)

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  5. Tamir MooreMonday, November 04, 2019 7:11:00 PM

    https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/10/sportscenter-with-stephen-a-smith-to-serve-as-espn-nba-pregame-show-on-wednesdays/

    Scott Van Pelt to Lead Wednesday NBA Halftime Coverage
    ESPN will debut SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. ET. The 30-minute show, hosted by Smith, will serve as the pregame telecast for Wednesday NBA games on ESPN that begin at 7:30 p.m. The show will air throughout the regular season and during the NBA Playoffs.

    The debut episode of SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith will lead into ESPN’s first NBA game of the regular season: the Boston Celtics vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon will join Smith for the debut episode. Additionally, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski will contribute reports and commentary to the show. The first show will include special content on 76ers star Ben Simmons.

    SportsCenter host Scott Van Pelt will host ESPN’s NBA halftime coverage on Wednesdays every week starting on Oct. 30. SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt will continue to air immediately following ESPN NBA Wednesday doubleheaders. Rachel Nichols will lead halftime coverage on Oct. 23.

    The first episode of SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith will emanate from ESPN’s Los Angeles Production Center, followed by several on-site, courtside telecasts.

    SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith early season schedule:

    Date Time (ET) Location
    Wed, Oct 23 7 p.m. ESPN Los Angeles Production Center
    Wed, Oct 30 7 p.m. In Boston prior to Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics
    Wed, Nov 6 7 p.m. In Houston prior to Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets
    Wed, Nov 13 7 p.m. In Houston prior to LA Clippers at Houston Rockets
    Wed, Nov 20 7 p.m. ESPN New York Seaport District Studios
    Stephen A. Smith:

    “This is what it’s all about. This is what I have been waiting for. Stephen A. hosting in prime time, serving NBA fans with the information and passion that you’ve come to know from me.”

    Stephen A. Smith adds this weekly NBA pregame show to his current daily shows First Take on ESPN and The Stephen A. Smith Show on ESPN Radio. Smith has also hosted several SportsCenter Specials on site prior to NBA Finals games in recent years.

    Dave Roberts, ESPN vice president, production:

    “Stephen A. Smith’s connection with all aspects of the NBA is a huge competitive advantage that truly differentiates our network. His tireless and exemplary work ethic will serve sports fans extremely well when they tune in before marquee games on Wednesday nights throughout this highly anticipated season.”

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  6. Tamir MooreTuesday, November 12, 2019 9:44:00 PM

    NBA on ESPN | Week 4 | Wed., Nov. 13 & Fri., Nov. 15

    . Wednesday, November 13th
    * 7:30 PM ET - LA Clippers at Houston Rockets - ESPN, ESPN App
    Dave Pasch, Jeff Van Gundy and Lisa Salters

    * 10:00 PM ET - Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers - ESPN, ESPN App
    Mike Breen, Mark Jackson and Jorge Sedano

    . Friday, November 15th
    * 8:00 PM ET - Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies - ESPN, ESPN App
    Ryan Ruocco and Doris Burke

    * 10:30 PM ET - Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors - ESPN, ESPN App
    Mike Breen, Mark Jackson and Jorge Sedano

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  7. Tamir MooreTuesday, November 19, 2019 4:38:00 PM

    NBA on ESPN | Week 5 | Wednesday, November 20 & Friday, November 22

    Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/11/nba-on-espn-continues-with-wednesday-night-and-friday-night-doubleheaders/

    * Wednesday, November 20th
    . 7 p.m. (ET) - SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith - ESPN
    Stephen A. Smith
    . 7:30 p.m. (ET) - Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks - ESPN, ESPN App
    Dave Pasch, Jeff Van Gundy
    . 10 p.m. (ET) - Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers - ESPN, ESPN App
    Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano

    * Friday, November 22nd
    . 7 p.m. (ET) - NBA Countdown - ESPN
    Maria Taylor, Jalen Rose, Jay Williams, Paul Pierce, Adrian Wojnarowski
    . 8 p.m. (ET) - San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers - ESPN, ESPN App
    Ryan Ruocco, Hubie Brown, Cassidy Hubbarth
    . 10:30 p.m. (ET) - Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers - ESPN, ESPN App
    Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano

    Scott Van Pelt will host halftime for Wednesday's doubleheader. The NBA Countdown crew will host halftime for Friday's doubleheader.

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  8. Tamir MooreWednesday, November 27, 2019 11:41:00 PM

    BKN/BOS: Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Israel Gutierrez

    LAL/NO: Mark Jones, Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy, Jorge Sedano

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  9. Tamir MooreMonday, December 02, 2019 1:17:00 PM

    NBA on ESPN (Week 7) - Friday, December 6, 2019

    7:00 p.m. (ET) | NBA Countdown | ESPN
    Maria Taylor, Jay Williams, Jalen Rose, Adrian Wojnarowski

    8:00 p.m. (ET) | Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics | ESPN
    Adam Amin, Richard Jefferson, Cassidy Hubbarth

    10:30 p.m. (ET) | Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers | ESPN
    Mark Jones, Doris Burke

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  10. Tamir MooreTuesday, December 03, 2019 10:04:00 PM

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    NBA on ESPN schedule changes (Dec. 13 & Dec. 18, 2019)

    * Friday, December 13, 2019
    . 7:00 PM ET - Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat (moved up from 8 p.m.).
    . 9:30 PM ET - Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves (moved up from 8 p.m.).
    . FLEXED OUT - Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz (scheduled for 10:30 p.m.; will now start at 9 p.m.).

    * Wednesday, December 18, 2019
    . 7:00 PM ET - Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers (moved up from 7:30 p.m.).
    . 9:30 PM ET - Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks (moved up from 8:30 p.m.).
    . FLEXED OUT - Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers (scheduled for 10 p.m.).

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  11. Tamir MooreThursday, December 05, 2019 4:21:00 PM

    Upcoming NBA on ESPN schedule:

    Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/12/espn-nba-schedule-update-la-clippers-vs-minnesota-timberwolves-added-to-december-13-slate-boston-celtics-vs-dallas-mavericks-added-to-december-18-slate/

    * Friday, December 13th
    7:00 PM (ET) | Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat | ESPN, ESPN App
    Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Israel Gutierrez

    9:30 PM (ET) | LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves | ESPN, ESPN App
    Ryan Ruocco, Hubie Brown

    * Wednesday, December 18th
    7:00 PM (ET) | Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers | ESPN, ESPN App
    Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Tom Rinaldi

    9:30 PM (ET) | Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks | ESPN, ESPN App
    Mark Jones, Mark Jackson

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  12. Tamir MooreThursday, December 19, 2019 6:14:00 PM

    A holiday tradition continues on Wednesday, December 25, when ESPN and ABC combine to exclusively televise all five NBA Christmas Day games amidst 15 consecutive hours of event and studio coverage. This year marks the 18th straight season of ESPN’s NBA Christmas coverage and it will once again be led by an unparalleled lineup of play-by-play voices, analysts and reporters across platforms. All games and shows will also stream via the ESPN App.

    ESPN’s Christmas Day NBA game coverage will include a production open starring Grammy Award-winning musician John Legend, who also stars in ESPN’s Christmas marketing campaign “Christmasketball.” To learn more, visit ESPN Press Room.

    Pregame platforms
    NBA Countdown, hosted by Maria Taylor, will tip off ABC’s Christmas coverage at 2 p.m. with a 30-minute show prior to the Celtics vs. Raptors game. This marks the first NBA Christmas for the new NBA Countdown team. Analysts Jalen Rose and Jay Williams, along with ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, will join Taylor on the set. Taylor’s sit-down interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo will air in full on NBA Countdown and throughout ESPN’s Christmas coverage. In the interview, Antetokounmpo discusses how he would guard himself, among other topics.

    Later in the day, The Jump – hosted by Rachel Nichols – will debut its ABC on-site pregame show from 7:30-8 p.m. at Staples Center leading into the Lakers vs. Clippers broadcast. NBA Champions Paul Pierce and Scottie Pippen will join Nichols courtside for the one-hour show. Nichols’ sit-down interview with Clippers star Paul George will air throughout ESPN’s Christmas coverage, including on The Jump. In the interview, George discusses playing on Christmas in his hometown for the first time.

    Hoop Streams – ESPN’s digital NBA pregame show – will make its Christmas debut at Staples Center from 7:30-8 p.m. preceding the Lakers vs. Clippers broadcast. The show will emanate from inside the Staples Center, featuring host Cassidy Hubbarth and analysts Kendrick Perkins and Amin Elhassan. Hoop Streams is available on the ESPN App and ESPN’s Twitter and YouTube platforms.

    A special Christmas edition of ESPN’s First Take will air from 10-12 p.m. Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim will preview the full Christmas Day slate.

    ESPN Radio will also broadcast an NBA Christmas Day doubleheader. Sean Kelley and analyst P.J. Carlesimo will describe the Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors game, while Marc Kestecher and analyst Jon Barry will call the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers broadcast. Every NBA Christmas Day game will also be televised by ESPN Deportes.

    Time (ET) Telecast Commentators Platform(s)
    10 a.m. First Take Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman, Molly Qerim ESPN, ESPN App,
    12 p.m. Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors Adam Amin, Richard Jefferson, Ariel Helwani ESPN, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes
    2 p.m. NBA Countdown Maria Taylor, Jalen Rose, Jay Williams, Adrian Wojnarowski ABC, ESPN App
    2:30 p.m. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Tom Rinaldi ABC, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes
    5 p.m. Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Mark Jones, Hubie Brown, Israel Gutierrez ABC, ESPN App, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes
    7:30 p.m. The Jump Rachel Nichols, Paul Pierce, Scottie Pippen ABC, ESPN App
    Hoop Streams Cassidy Hubbarth, Kendrick Perkins, Amin Elhassan ESPN App, ESPN Twitter, ESPN YouTube
    8 p.m. LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters ABC, ESPN, ESPN App, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes
    10:30 p.m. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets Ryan Ruocco, Chauncey Billups, Jorge Sedano ESPN, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes

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  13. Tamir MooreSaturday, February 01, 2020 10:57:00 AM

    NBA on ESPN this week:

    Date Time (ET) Event/Commentators Network(s)
    Wed, Jan. 29 6:30 p.m. Hoop Streams
    Omar Raja, Christine Williamson, Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (ESPN App, ESPN Twitter, ESPN YouTube)

    Wed, Jan. 29 7 p.m. SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith (ESPN)

    Wed, Jan. 29 7:30 p.m. Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets
    Mark Jones, Richard Jefferson, Cassidy Hubbarth (ESPN)

    Wed, Jan. 29 10 p.m. Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
    Dave Pasch, Doris Burke (ESPN)

    Fri, Jan. 31 7 p.m. NBA Countdown Live from LA Live Plaza
    Maria Taylor, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Jalen Rose, Paul Pierce (ESPN)

    Fri, Jan. 31 7:30 p.m. Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets
    Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano (ESPN)

    Fri, Jan. 31 9 p.m. NBA Countdown Live from LA Live Plaza
    Maria Taylor, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Jalen Rose, Paul Pierce (ESPN2)

    Fri, Jan. 31 9:30 p.m. Hoop Streams
    Cassidy Hubbarth, Kendrick Perkins, Gary Striewski (ESPN App, ESPN Twitter, ESPN YouTube)

    Fri, Jan. 31 10:30 p.m. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
    Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters (ESPN)

    Sat, Feb. 1 8 p.m. The Jump
    Rachel Nichols, Jalen Rose, Paul Pierce (ABC)

    Sat, Feb. 1 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
    Mark Jones, Hubie Brown, Israel Gutierrez, Steve Javie (ABC)

    Sun, Feb. 2 1:30 p.m. NBA Countdown
    Maria Taylor, Jalen Rose, Paul Pierce (ABC)

    Sun, Feb. 2 2 p.m. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets
    Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano, Steve Javie (ABC)

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  14. Tamir MooreTuesday, February 04, 2020 7:19:00 PM

    NBA on ESPN the week:

    * Wednesday, Feb. 5
    . 7 p.m. - SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith (ESPN)
    Stephen A. Smith

    . 7:30 p.m. - Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (ESPN)
    Mike Breen, Hubie Brown, Cassidy Hubbarth

    . 10 p.m. - Miami Heat at L.A. Clippers (ESPN)
    Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Jorge Sedano

    * Friday, Feb. 7
    . 7 p.m. - NBA Countdown (ESPN)
    Maria Taylor, Jalen Rose, Jay Williams, Paul Pierce

    . 8 p.m. - Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers (ESPN)
    Mark Jones, Richard Jefferson, Jorge Sedano

    . 10:30 p.m. - Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz (ESPN)
    Ryan Ruocco, Doris Burke

    * Saturday, Feb. 8
    . 8 p.m. - The Jump (ABC)
    Rachel Nichols, Richard Jefferson, Tracy McGrady

    . 8:30 p.m. - Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors (ABC)
    Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters

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