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NBA announces 2026 Emirates NBA Cup groupings; Spurs receive more national television exposure
The league also set 15 nationally televised games and gave San Antonio eight national TV matchups, including holiday, Black Friday and international dates.
On Wednesday, the NBA announced the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup schedule and national television assignments for the 2026-2027 season.
Group stage matchups for this year's Cup were finalized, with each team playing four games across six competitive divisions.
Philadelphia 76ers will make 34 national television appearances, a direct result of acquiring All-Star guard Jaylen Brown and signing LeBron James to a two-year deal.
San Antonio Spurs' national broadcast exposure grew to eight games, including a Christmas Day rematch against defending champion New York Knicks on ABC.
The Emirates NBA Cup Championship takes place December 11 at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, while the regular season concludes April 11, 2027.