A custom-made poster that shows ESPN’s coverage of the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play on Wednesday, July 22 (Pistons/Celtics, Timberwolves/Thunder, and Rockets/Warriors). (Tamir Moore/Canva)
| ⏵ Monday, July 20, 2026
🟅 Highlights:
- 22 national games during Week #6 of the 2026 NBA: Summer Series season, including the final week of 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play, an NBA Saturday Primetime quadrupleheader, and a Sunday Night Basketball tripleheader.
- Marquee Match: Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-6; 3rd in East) visit Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors (12-5; 2nd in East) in a matchup of some of the East’s best, on Monday, July 20, at 7:00 PM ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
- The Battle for LA: 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play action sees the Los Angeles Clippers face the Los Angeles Lakers as the two squads compete at the top of West Group B on Tuesday, July 21, at 10:30 PM ET, on NBC and Peacock.
- West Finals Rematch: Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves battle Chet Holmgren and the defending NBA Summer Series champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals on Wednesday, July 22, at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.
- Breen, JVG, & Jackson Reunite: ABC presents the reunion of the iconic broadcast team of Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mark Jackson for Sunday’s Hawks-76ers game (12:30 PM ET).
Hi everyone and welcome to Week #6 of the 2026 NBA: Summer Series regular season! We have a super busy week ahead, with over 20 national games throughout the week. NBC/Peacock has seven games (5 NBC/Peacock and 2 Peacock/NBCSN), ESPN has six games, ABC has six games, and Prime Video has three games. Throughout this article, you will discover more information about the package of games that each Summer Series broadcast partner has this week.
Additionally, the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play concludes this week with three live nights of action (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday), as seven Knockout Round spots remain unclaimed entering this week. Immanuel Quickley and the Toronto Raptors clinched their Knockout Round berth last week, and now several other teams look to join Toronto in the next phase of the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup!
Let’s get right to it!
🞶 NBC/Peacock/NBCSN:
NBC Sports is set to present seven NBA Summer Series games nationally this week, headlined by Kevin Durant’s return to Phoenix and four-time MVP LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers playing the Los Angeles Clippers in an Emirates NBA Cup cross-town clash.
Peacock NBA Monday begins this week’s schedule of national games with a doubleheader on Monday, July 20, across Peacock and NBCSN.
⮞ Cavaliers (12-6) vs. Raptors (12-5) — Monday, 7:00 PM ET on Peacock and NBCSN:
Week #6 of the 2026 season opens up at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, as two-time NBA All-Star Scottie Barnes and the sizzling-hot Toronto Raptors (12-5) welcome seven-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-6) on Monday, July 20, at 7:00 PM ET on Peacock and NBCSN. Obviously, this is a high-stakes Eastern Conference duel to kick off Week #6.
The Cavaliers defeated the Clippers 120-105 on Sunday, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 37 points, marking Cleveland’s seventh win in their last 10 games. Mitchell scored at least 30 points in five of his last six games. The Raptors beat the Nets 119-109 on Sunday, with balanced scoring that featured 17 points from Scottie Barnes and 16 points from RJ Barrett, among others.
NBC Sports’ Mark Followill (play-by-play), five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher (analyst) & Ashley ShahAhmadi (reporter) will call Cavaliers-Raptors from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
⮞ Rockets (10-4) vs. Suns (11-6) — Monday, 9:30 PM ET on Peacock and NBCSN:
Former NBA MVP Kevin Durant heads back to Phoenix for the first time since becoming a Houston Rocket when the Houston Rockets (10-4) clash with Dillon Brooks and the Phoenix Suns (11-6) in the second half of the Peacock NBA Monday doubleheader on Monday, July 20, at 9:30 PM ET on Peacock and NBCSN. KD spent the past two years in Phoenix (2024-25), being named to the All-Star team on multiple occasions during this stretch.
Rockets-Suns is this week’s edition of “On The Bench”, a newly created production by NBC Sports that allows each analyst to sit near the team’s benches as opposed to the play-by-play commentator, to deliver unique and expert analysis in a brand-new and refreshed way.
The Rockets dropped their previous game, 112-109, to the Nuggets on Friday night in Emirates NBA Cup action. Rockets F Kevin Durant put up 13 points while Rockets C Alperen Şengün finished with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists as the Rockets’ five-game winning streak was snapped. The Suns continue to heat up, winning 111-102 vs. the Spurs, thanks to 24 points and 7 assists from Suns G Devin Booker coupled with 25 points and 4 three-pointers from Suns F Dillon Brooks. Phoenix is 8-1 over its last nine games.
NBC Sports’ Tamir Moore (play-by-play) provides commentary for Rockets-Suns, alongside analysts Robbie Hummel (PHX Bench) and Austin Rivers (HOU Bench). Hummel is dedicated to the Suns, while Rivers will be assigned to the Rockets.
Live coverage for Monday’s Peacock NBA Monday doubleheader begins at 6:30 PM ET with NBA Showtime presented by Wingstop on Peacock and NBCSN, hosted by NBC Sports’ Ahmed Fareed with Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber, NBA veteran Jalen Rose, Villanova legend Kris Jenkins, and four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala. NBA Showtime immediately follows the last game of the night.
The final week of the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play begins with a Coast 2 Coast Tuesday doubleheader on Tuesday, July 21, on NBC and Peacock.
⮞ 2026 Emirates NBA Cup 🏆 Group Play: Magic (10-8; 2-0 NBA Cup) vs. 76ers (9-7; 0-2 NBA Cup) — Tuesday, 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock:
To get the night started, Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic (10-8, 2-0 NBA Cup) visit 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (9-7; 0-2 NBA Cup) in Emirates NBA Cup Group Play from the Eastern Conference on Tuesday, July 21, at 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. The Magic look to improve to 3-0 in East Group B, while Philly MUST WIN to avoid elimination from Knockout Round contention.
The Magic have won four out of their last six contests entering Tuesday’s game. 76ers superstar G Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points vs. Orlando back on June 22 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in a 76ers victory. Can Maxey find a way to scorch the Orlando defense again in a must-win Cup Night for his team?
In the booth, NBC Sports’ Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford (analyst) narrate the action for Magic-76ers, with Zora Stephenson (reporter) covering the sidelines.
⮞ 2026 Emirates NBA Cup 🏆 Group Play: Clippers (5-12; 2-0 NBA Cup) vs. Lakers (12-4; 2-0 NBA Cup) — Tuesday, 10:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock:
A pivotal “Battle of L.A” wraps up this week’s Coast 2 Coast Tuesday lineup as Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers (5-12; 2-0 NBA Cup) collide with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (12-4; 2-0 NBA Cup) on Tuesday, July 21, at 10:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Significant contest at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers can clinch West Group B with a win Tuesday, while the Clippers need a win and a Grizzlies loss to New Orleans Wednesday to win West Group B.
Clippers F Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points and racked up 3 steals during Sunday’s 120-105 loss to the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Lakers G Luka Dončić has played well vs. the Clippers, averaging 32.3 pts, 7.9 reb, and 7.4 ast in 20 career games vs. the Clippers. The Lakers ride into Tuesday’s game on a four-game winning streak.
NBC Sports’ Terry Gannon (play-by-play), Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller (analyst) & Jordan Cornette (reporter) provide commentary for Clippers-Lakers.
Live coverage for Tuesday’s Coast 2 Coast Tuesday doubleheader begins at 7:00 PM ET with NBA Showtime presented by State Farm on NBC and Peacock, hosted by NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor alongside the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame panel of Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady. NBA on NBC front office insider/reporter Grant Liffmann joins the cast for Tuesday’s studio coverage. After Clippers-Lakers, keep it locked for NBA Showtime on NBC and Peacock beginning at 1:00 AM ET.
Week #6’s slate of national games ends with a special Sunday Night Basketball doubleheader across NBC and Peacock on Sunday, July 26.
⮞ Raptors (14-6) vs. Knicks (12-6) — Sunday, 5:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock:
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (12-6) play host to RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors (14-6) in the opening game of the Sunday Night Basketball tripleheader on Sunday, July 26, at 5:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
The Sunday Night Basketball team — Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Jamal Crawford (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst), & Zora Stephenson — team up to call Raptors-Knicks from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.
⮞ Spurs (13-5) vs. Timberwolves (11-8) — Sunday, 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock:
Then, the middle game of the Sunday Night Basketball tripleheader is a must-see Western Conference matchup, as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (13-5) travel to Minneapolis to play Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (11-8) on Sunday, July 26, at 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
NBC Sports’ Terry Gannon (play-by-play) calls Spurs-Timberwolves alongside 2008 NBA Champion Brian Scalabrine (analyst) and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill (analyst). Reporters Ashley ShahAhmadi (Timberwolves) and Grant Liffmann (Spurs) handle reporting duties.
⮞ Pelicans (3-17) vs. Lakers (14-4) — Sunday, 10:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock:
Jaxson Hayes and the Los Angeles Lakers (14-4) get the honor of hosting the final part of the Sunday Night Basketball tripleheader as they match up against Jeremiah Fears and the visiting New Orleans Pelicans (3-17) on Sunday, July 26, at 10:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Sunday’s Pelicans-Lakers broadcast team includes NBC Sports’ Mark Followill at play-by-play, 2024 NBA Champion Jayson Tatum as analyst, and Jordan Cornette serving as sideline reporter.
Live coverage for Sunday’s Sunday Night Basketball tripleheader begins at 5:00 PM ET with Basketball Night in America presented by Wendy’s on NBC and Peacock, hosted by NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor with Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, live from Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Following the tripleheader, the team offers a complete summary of the day’s happenings on NBA Showtime presented by Wendy’s, starting at 1:00 AM ET on NBC and Peacock.
🞶 ESPN:
ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer Series regular season with six games this week, including a special Emirates NBA Cup group play doubleheader on Wednesday, July 22.
ESPN debuts its 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play 🏆 coverage with a special tripleheader on Wednesday, July 22.
⮞ Emirates NBA Cup | Group Play 🏆: Pistons (15-2; 2-0 NBA Cup) vs. Celtics (9-8; 1-2 NBA Cup) — Wednesday, 5:30 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN App:
Tobias Harris and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons (15-2; 2-0 NBA Cup) duel with Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics (9-8; 1-2 NBA Cup) on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. The Pistons have already won their first two Group Play games, with a combined scoring margin of +27. The two clubs previously played on June 21, with the Pistons claiming a 119-113 win, despite Jaylen Brown dropping 41 points that day.
Lathan Dunbar-Keys provides play-by-play commentary alongside game analyst Stephanie White, with Vanessa Richardson reporting from the sideline. This matchup is exclusive in the Boston market.
⮞ Emirates NBA Cup | Group Play 🏆: Timberwolves (10-7; 2-1 NBA Cup) vs. Thunder (17-1; 2-0 NBA Cup) — Wednesday, 8:00 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN App:
Catch a 2025 Western Conference Finals rematch in primetime on Wednesday night as Lu Dort and the defending NBA Summer Series champion Oklahoma City Thunder (17-1; 2-0 NBA Cup) look to remain perfect in Group Play as they host Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-7; 2-1 NBA Cup) on Wednesday, July 22, at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. Minnesota & Oklahoma City are playing against each other for the first time since last year’s Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City has the league’s best record right now. Of course, we have seen Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander play in some big postseason games throughout their careers to this point.
Calling Timberwolves-Thunder are play-by-play announcer Tamir Moore, analyst and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Doris Burke, and reporter Malika Andrews. This game is exclusive in both the Minneapolis and Oklahoma City markets.
⮞ Emirates NBA Cup | Group Play 🏆: Rockets (11-4; 1-2 NBA Cup) vs. Warriors (10-9; 1-2 NBA Cup) — Wednesday, 10:30 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN App:
The nightcap pits Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets (11-4; 1-2 NBA Cup), currently on a four-game road trip out West, against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors (10-9; 1-2 NBA Cup) on Wednesday, July 22, at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. Each club sits at 1-2 in West Group C, and both clubs are facing win-or-go-home scenarios, as a loss would eliminate them from Knockout Round contention. Last year, Houston snapped a 15-game regular season losing streak to Golden State, thanks to core players Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün leading the way.
Curtis Stockley calls the action with analysts Tim Legler and Richard Jefferson, with James Alexander reporting from the sidelines.
Wednesday’s coverage gets underway at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App with “NBA Countdown presented by Target”, with host Miles Johnson, guest analyst and 2024 NBA Champion Derrick White, fellow analyst and 2025 NBA Champion Jalen Williams, four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray, and ESPN Senior NBA Insider Devon Henderson. “NBA: After the Buzzer presented by PS5” goes live right after ESPN’s live game coverage ends for the evening.
⮞ Raptors (14-5) vs. Hornets (5-14) — Saturday, 5:30 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN App:
Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors (14-5) pay a visit to Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for Eastern Conference action against rising rookie Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets (5-14) on Saturday, July 25, at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. Mark Jones handles play-by-play alongside analyst King McClure and reporter Charmaine Malone.
⮞ Nets (3-15) vs. Bucks (8-12) — Saturday, 8:00 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App:
Nic Claxton and the Brooklyn Nets (3-15) participate in an Eastern Conference game versus AJ Green and the Milwaukee Bucks (8-12) on Saturday, July 25, at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App, as called by Roman Bostick (play-by-play), two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas (analyst), and Isaiah Taliaferro-Schofield (reporter).
⮞ Mavericks (5-15) vs. Clippers (5-14) — Saturday, 10:30 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN App:
Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks (5-15) face Derrick Jones Jr. and the Los Angeles Clippers (5-14) in the nightcap portion of ESPN’s Saturday night tripleheader on Saturday, July 25, at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. Calling Mavericks-Clippers will be play-by-play commentator Jonathan Edmond, joined by analyst Dominiqué Patrick and reporter Chelsea Sherrod.
Saturday’s coverage gets underway at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App with “NBA Countdown presented by Target”, featuring host Malika Andrews, three-time NBA champion Danny Green, former No. 1 WNBA draft pick Chiney Ogwumike, ESPN Senior NBA Writer Brian Windhorst, and ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania. “NBA: After the Buzzer presented by PS5” immediately follows game coverage on ESPN, starting at 1:00 AM ET.
Prime Video serves up three regular season games this week, including an Emirates NBA Cup Group Play doubleheader on Friday evening and a Bulls-Pacers division matchup on Saturday afternoon.
Prime carries a Friday night double dip as the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play stage is set to come to an end.
⮞ 2026 Emirates NBA Cup | Group Play 🏆: Bucks (8-11; 2-1 NBA Cup) vs. Knicks (11-6; 2-1 NBA Cup) — Friday, 7:30 PM ET on Prime Video:
Giannis Antetokoumpo and the defending NBA Cup champion Milwaukee Bucks (8-11; 2-1 NBA Cup) battle Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (11-6; 2-1 NBA Cup) at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 24, at 7:30 PM ET on Prime Video. Veteran sportscaster Ian Eagle (play-by-play) joins Stan Van Gundy (analyst) and Cassidy Hubbarth (reporter) to call the action.
⮞ 2026 Emirates NBA Cup | Group Play 🏆: Mavericks (5-14; 1-2 NBA Cup) vs. Lakers (13-4; 3-0 NBA Cup) — Friday, 10:00 PM ET on Prime Video:
Luka Dončić faces his former club as the Los Angeles Lakers (13-4; 3-0 NBA Cup) host P.J. Washington and the visiting Dallas Mavericks (5-14; 1-2 NBA Cup) in Emirates NBA Cup group play action from the Western Conference on Friday, July 24, at 10:00 PM ET on Prime Video. Dallas was eliminated from Knockout Round contention earlier this week. As for Los Angeles, they clinched West Group B with Tuesday’s win over the Clippers, fueled by Dončić’s 43 points and 56 combined between LeBron James (25) and Austin Rivers (31 points). Los Angeles aims to finish Group Play with an undefeated 4-0 mark. Friday’s Mavericks at Lakers broadcast team on Prime includes play-by-play announcer Michael Grady, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker, and reporter Allie Clifton.
Friday’s studio coverage on Prime Video begins at 7:00 PM ET with NBA on Prime Pregame presented by CarMax, with the studio team of Taylor Rooks, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem, and Chris Haynes. After the last game of the evening, stay tuned on Prime for “NBA Nightcap”.
⮞ Bulls (9-9) vs. Pacers (3-16) — Saturday, 3:00 PM ET on Prime Video:
On Saturday, July 25, at 3:00 PM ET, Isaac Okoro and the Chicago Bulls, currently at 9-9, will take on Obi Toppin and the Indiana Pacers, who stand at 3-16, in Central Division action. You can catch all the action on Prime Video, with Eric Collins delivering the play-by-play and 16-year NBA veteran Dell Curry providing analysis. JayDee Dyer will be on the sidelines, bringing you all the latest updates.
Saturday’s studio coverage on Prime Video gets started at 2:30 PM ET with NBA on Prime Pregame presented by CarMax, anchored by host Taylor Rooks, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash, six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki, three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem, and insider Chris Haynes. After Bulls-Pacers, “NBA Nightcap presented by Wayfair” summarizes the game action, starting at 5:30 PM ET on Prime Video.
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ABC is scheduled to broadcast six over-the-air telecasts of regular season Summer Series basketball this week, including a Saturday Primetime tripleheader and a Sunday Showcase doubleheader. Of course, Sunday’s Hawks at 76ers game on ABC sees the highly anticipated reunion in the booth as Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mark Jackson team up to call that contest.
NBA Saturday Primetime presented by Wingstop expands to a quadrupleheader this week, with all-day hoops on ABC from early afternoon to late night this Saturday (July 25).
⮞ Pistons (15-4) vs. Heat (13-6) — Saturday, 12:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN App:
An Eastern Conference contest kicks off this week’s NBA Saturday Primetime schedule as Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons (15-4) visit Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat (13-6) on Saturday, July 25, at 12:30 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App. Dave Pasch calls play-by-play for Pistons-Heat alongside game analyst and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Jay Bilas, with Susan Reutter reporting.
⮞ Celtics (10-8) vs. Timberwolves (10-8) — Saturday, 5:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN App:
A star-studded affair awaits us from Target Center in Minneapolis, as Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics (10-8) face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) in a noteworthy interconference matchup on Saturday, July 25, at 5:30 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App. Calling Celtics-Timberwolves is play-by-play commentator Kelvin Hutchinson, analyst and former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo, and reporter Kristian Winfield.
⮞ Nuggets (13-5) vs. Suns (12-8) — Saturday, 8:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN App:
Two Western Conference contenders take the floor in primetime, as 2023 NBA Champion and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić leads the Denver Nuggets (13-5) into this battle against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns (12-8) on Saturday, July 25, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App. Curtis Stockley calls the game with analysts Tim Legler and Richard Jefferson, while Michelle Kuc contributes from the sidelines.
⮞ Pelicans (3-16) vs. Warriors (10-10) — Saturday, 10:30 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App:
Western Conference foes get together in the final game of the Saturday Primetime quadrupleheader as Derik Queen and the New Orleans Pelicans (3-16) tussle with Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors (10-10) on Saturday, July 25, at 10:30 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App. Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play) teams up with Jermaine Samuels Jr. (analyst) and Katie George (reporter) to provide commentary for Pelicans-Warriors.
Coverage for Saturday’s games begins at 12:00 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App with “NBA Tip-Off presented by Cinnabon”, featuring the legendary studio cast of Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal. Furthermore, a second edition of “NBA Tip-Off” will air at 5:00 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App, to preview Celtics-Timberwolves, Nuggets-Suns, & Pelicans-Warriors. “Inside the NBA presented by American Express” begins at 1:00 AM ET on ABC and the ESPN App, following the Pelicans-Warriors game.
The NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC presented by Popeyes, ABC’s weekly Sunday afternoon NBA program, continues on Sunday, July 26 with a doubleheader on ABC and the ESPN App.
⮞ Hawks (12-8) vs. 76ers (10-8) — Sunday, 12:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN App:
CJ McCollum and the Atlanta Hawks (12-8) drop by Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia for an Eastern Conference tilt versus Dominick Barlow and the Philadelphia 76ers (10-8) on Sunday, July 26, at 12:30 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App. As previously mentioned, Sunday’s Hawks-76ers game is the latest in a series of throwback broadcasts during the NBA’s 50th-anniversary Summer Series. The legendary commentator trio of Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mark Jackson, who spent nearly two decades calling side-by-side, reunites for the game with reporters Lisa Salters and Doris Burke. For more information about Sunday’s Hawks-76ers throwback broadcast, please consult this link.
⮞ Thunder (19-1) vs. Trail Blazers (8-11) — Sunday, 3:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN App:
Jaylin Williams and the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder (19-1) provide the opposition for Scoot Henderson and the Portland Trail Blazers (8-11) on Sunday, July 26, at 3:00 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App. Of course, the big story in the Summer Series this season is how Oklahoma City has smashed expectations for a club looking to repeat as NBA champions. Can OKC continue their early-season run of form or will the Blazers give OKC yet another defeat?
Tamir Moore (play-by-play) is on play-by-play duties for Thunder-Trail Blazers, with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White (analyst) joining Moore in the booth. James Alexander will cover the sidelines during the telecast.
Sunday’s coverage begins at 12:00 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App with “NBA Tip-Off presented by Cinnabon”, hosted by Ernie Johnson Jr., with analysts Kenny “The Jet” Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O’Neal. Following the Thunder-Trail Blazers game, stay tuned for “Inside the NBA presented by American Express” starting at 5:30 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App.
This week’s NBA: Summer Series regular season broadcast schedule and lineup of commentators are attached below 👇:
- NBA: Summer Series — Full Court Press | 2026 NBA Regular Season — Week #6 | Monday, July 20, 2026 - Sunday, July 26, 2026 | All Times EDT and Subject to Change:
|| ⯁ Monday, July 20:
. 6:30 PM (ET) - NBA Showtime presented by Wingstop - Peacock, NBCSN
Ahmed Fareed, Andre Iguodala, Kris Jenkins, Jalen Rose, Chris Webber
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. 7:00 PM (ET) - Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors presented by Xfinity - Peacock, NBCSN
Mark Followill, Derek Fisher, Ashley ShahAhmadi
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. 9:30 PM (ET) - Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns presented by Xfinity - Peacock, NBCSN
Tamir Moore, Robbie Hummel (HOU Bench), Austin Rivers (PHX Bench)
. 12:00 AM (ET) - NBA Showtime presented by Wingstop - Peacock, NBCSN
Ahmed Fareed, Andre Iguodala, Kris Jenkins, Jalen Rose, Chris Webber
|| ⯁ Tuesday, July 21 — 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup | Group Play:
. 7:00 PM (ET) - NBA Showtime presented by State Farm - NBC, Peacock
Maria Taylor, Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Grant Liffmann
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(East Group B). 8:00 PM (ET) - 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup, Group Play: Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers presented by Kia (East Group B) - NBC, Peacock
Noah Eagle, Jamal Crawford, Zora Stephenson
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(West Group B). 10:30 PM (ET) - 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup, Group Play: Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers presented by Kia (West Group B) - NBC, Peacock
Terry Gannon, Reggie Miller, Jordan Cornette
Maria Taylor, Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Grant Liffmann
|| ⯁ Wednesday, July 22 — 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup | Group Play:
. 5:00 PM (ET) - NBA Countdown presented by Target - ESPN, ESPN App
Miles Johnson, Derrick White, Jalen Williams, Chelsea Gray, Devon Henderson
. 5:30 PM (ET) - 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup, Group Play: Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics presented by State Farm (East Group B) - ESPN, ESPN App
Lathan Dunbar-Keys, Stephanie White, Vanessa Richardson
. 8:00 PM (ET) - 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup, Group Play: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder presented by State Farm (West Group A) - ESPN, ESPN App
Tamir Moore, Doris Burke, Malika Andrews
. 10:30 PM (ET) - 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup, Group Play: Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors presented by State Farm (West Group C) - ESPN, ESPN App
Curtis Stockley, Tim Legler, Richard Jefferson, James Alexander
. 1:00 AM (ET) - NBA: After the Buzzer presented by PS5 - ESPN, ESPN App
Miles Johnson, Derrick White, Jalen Williams, Chelsea Gray, Devon Henderson
|| ⯁ Friday, July 24 — 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup | Group Play:
. 7:00 PM (ET) - NBA on Prime Pregame presented by CarMax - Prime Video
Taylor Rooks, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem, Chris Haynes
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(East Group C). 7:30 PM (ET) - 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup, Group Play: Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks presented by Walmart (East Group C) - Prime Video
Ian Eagle, Stan Van Gundy, Cassidy Hubbarth
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(West Group B). 10:00 PM (ET) - 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup, Group Play: Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers presented by Walmart (West Group B) - Prime Video
Michael Grady, Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker, Allie Clifton
Taylor Rooks, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem, Chris Haynes
|| ⯁ Saturday, July 25:
. 12:00 PM (ET) - NBA Tip-Off presented by Cinnabon - ABC, ESPN App
Ernie Johnson Jr., Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley
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. 12:30 PM (ET) - Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat presented by Wingstop - ABC, ESPN App
Dave Pasch, Jay Bilas, Susan Reutter
. 2:30 PM (ET) - NBA on Prime Pregame presented by CarMax - Prime Video
Taylor Rooks, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Udonis Haslem, Blake Griffin, Chris Haynes
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. 3:00 PM (ET) - Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers presented by Walmart - Prime Video
Eric Collins, Dell Curry, JayDee Dyer
. 5:00 PM (ET) - NBA Tip-Off presented by Cinnabon - ABC, ESPN App
Ernie Johnson Jr., Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley
. 5:00 PM (ET) - NBA Countdown presented by Target - ESPN, ESPN App
Malika Andrews, Chiney Ogwumike, Danny Green, Brian Windhorst, Shams Charania
. 5:30 PM (ET) - NBA Nightcap presented by Wayfair - Prime Video
Taylor Rooks, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem, Shams Charania
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. 5:30 PM (ET) - Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves presented by Wingstop - ABC, ESPN App
Kelvin Hutchinson, PJ Carlesimo, Kristian Winfield
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. 5:30 PM (ET) - Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets presented by State Farm - ESPN, ESPN App
Mark Jones, King McClure, Charmaine Malone
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. 8:00 PM (ET) - Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns presented by Wingstop - ABC, ESPN App
Curtis Stockley, Tim Legler, Richard Jefferson, Michelle Kuc
🆚Roman Bostick, Isaiah Thomas, Isaiah Taliaferro-Schofield
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. 5:30 PM (ET) - Inside the NBA presented by American Express - ABC, ESPN App
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. 1:00 AM (ET) - NBA Showtime presented by Wendy’s (Live from Madison Square Garden in New York) - NBC, Peacock
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. 10:30 PM (ET) - New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors presented by Wingstop - ABC, ESPN App
Ryan Ruocco, Jermaine Samuels Jr., Katie George
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. 10:30 PM (ET) - Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers presented by State Farm - ESPN, ESPN App
Jonathan Edmond, Dominiqué Patrick, Chelsea Sherrod
. 1:00 AM (ET) - Inside the NBA presented by American Express - ABC, ESPN App
Ernie Johnson Jr., Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley
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. 1:00 AM (ET) - NBA: After the Buzzer presented by PS5 - ESPN, ESPN App
Malika Andrews, Chiney Ogwumike, Danny Green, Brian Windhorst, Shams Charania
|| ⯁ Sunday, July 26:
. 12:00 PM (ET) - NBA Tip-Off presented by Cinnabon - ABC, ESPN App
Ernie Johnson Jr., Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley
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. 12:30 PM (ET) - Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers presented by Popeyes - ABC, ESPN App
Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Doris Burke, Lisa Salters
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. 3:00 PM (ET) - Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers presented by Popeyes - ABC, ESPN App
Tamir Moore, Stephanie White, James Alexander
. 5:00 PM (ET) - Basketball Night in America presented by Wendy’s (Live from Madison Square Garden in New York) - NBC, Peacock
Maria Taylor, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Stephon Castle
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. 5:30 PM (ET) - Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks presented by Xfinity - NBC, Peacock
Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, Zora Stephenson
Ernie Johnson Jr., Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley
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. 8:00 PM (ET) - San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves presented by Xfinity - NBC, Peacock
Terry Gannon, Grant Hill, Brian Scalabrine, Ashley ShahAhmadi, Grant Liffmann
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. 10:30 PM (ET) - New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers presented by Xfinity - NBC, Peacock
Mark Followill, Jayson Tatum, Jordan Cornette
Maria Taylor, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Stephon Castle
›› 🞹 Note: This week’s NBA Summer Series broadcast schedule and commentator assignments are subject to change without notice.
|| ⤐ 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net & NBA Summer Series Weekly Press Releases Center ⬷ ||
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