NBA on ESPN and ABC: Schedule for March 4-8, 2026

ESPN and ABC will broadcast a series of NBA games from Wednesday, March 4 through Sunday, March 8, 2026, featuring several high-profile matchups and star players.

Wednesday, March 4

The schedule begins on Wednesday, March 4 with a doubleheader on ESPN. First, the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will visit the Latest York Knicks and Jalen Brunson at 7 p.m. ET. The broadcast team will include Mike Breen, Tim Legler, and sideline reporter Jorge Sedano.

Following that, the Milwaukee Bucks, with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo returning from injury, will host the Atlanta Hawks at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Ryan Ruocco and Jay Bilas will call the game, with Vanessa Richardson reporting from the sideline. NBA Countdown presented by Eli Lilly will precede the games at 6:30 p.m. ET, featuring Malika Andrews, Kendrick Perkins, Michael Malone and Brian Windhorst.

Friday, March 6

Friday, March 6 features another ESPN doubleheader. The Dallas Mavericks will travel to face the Boston Celtics at 7 p.m. ET, with Mark Jones and Michael Malone on the call, joined by Jorge Sedano.

Later, at 9:30 p.m. ET, the San Antonio Spurs, featuring Victor Wembanyama, will host the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Dave Pasch and Doris Burke will provide commentary, and Angel Gray will report from the sideline. NBA Tip-Off presented by Eli Lilly will begin coverage at 6 p.m. ET with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal, followed by Inside the NBA presented by Eli Lilly.

Saturday, March 7

Saturday’s primetime game on ABC, presented by Wingstop, will see the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green visit the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30 p.m. ET. Mark Jones, PJ Carlesimo, and Katie George will cover the game. NBA Tip-Off presented by Eli Lilly will begin coverage at 8 p.m. ET with Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, followed by Inside the NBA presented by Eli Lilly.

Sunday, March 8

Sunday features an NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC presented by Popeyes with a doubleheader. The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, will host the Boston Celtics at 1 p.m. ET. Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson, and Tim Legler will call the game, with Jorge Sedano reporting.

The afternoon will conclude with a matchup between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring LeBron James and Luka Dončić, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Dave Pasch and Doris Burke will be on the call, with Malika Andrews reporting from courtside. Coverage begins with NBA Tip-Off presented by Eli Lilly at 12:30 p.m. ET, featuring Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley.

All games will be available to stream via the ESPN App.

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