Top 5 NBA teams with most national TV games for 2024-25 season

The NBA has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 regular season, giving fans a sneak peek at the most anticipated matchups and highlighting the teams that will dominate national television coverage.

Nationally televised games are a key indicator of a team’s popularity and marketability, and this year’s list features some familiar franchises.

Here are the top teams with the most nationally televised games for the upcoming season, spanning ESPN, TNT, ABC and NBA TV.

Top 5 NBA teams with most national TV games for 2024-25 season

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#5. (Tied), Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns (30 games)

The Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns will have 30 nationally televised games - Source: Imagn

The Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns each have 30 nationally televised games, tying them for fifth place.

Fresh off a Western Conference championship, the Mavericks have retooled their roster, bringing in Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes, Spencer Dinwiddie and Kessler Edwards. With Luka Doncicleading the charge, they remain a must-watch team.

The Suns are also in the spotlight after a busy offseason. They added Monte Morris, Mason Plumlee, Tyus Jones, TyTy Washington Jr., EJ Liddell and Collin Gillespie, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing first-round exit last season.

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#4. New York Knicks (34 games)

The New York Knicks will have 34 nationally televised games - Source: Imagn

The New York Knicks will be featured in 34 nationally televised games, reflecting the high expectations surrounding the team.

After acquiring Mikal Bridges and securing OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson long-term, the Knicks are poised to contend in the Eastern Conference.

They have bolstered their roster with Keita Bates-Diop, Chuma Okeke and Cameron Payne, aiming for a deep playoff run after narrowly missing the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

According to ESPN BET, the Knicks are projected to win a total of 53.5 games. Last season, they finished with a 50-32 record, which is second best in the Eastern Conference.

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#3. Boston Celtics (34 games)

The Boston Celtics will have 34 nationally televised games - Source: Imagn

The Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions, will also have 34 nationally televised games.

The Celtics have largely retained their championship-winning roster, only losing Oshae Brissett and Svi Mykhailiuk. While they may start the season without Kristaps Porzingis, their depth, which was critical during their title run, keeps them among the league’s elite teams.

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#2. Golden State Warriors (36 games)

The Golden State Warriors will have 36 nationally televised games - Source: Imagn

Despite losing Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors remain a top draw with 36 nationally televised games.

The Warriors have retooled around Steph Curry and Draymond Green, adding Kyle Anderson, Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton and Lindy Waters III. With key holdovers like Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins and Brandin Podziemski, the Warriors are still a team to watch, even as they navigate this transitional phase.

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#1. LA Lakers (39 games)

The LA Lakers will have 39 nationally televised games - Source: Imagn

The LA Lakers continue to lead the NBA in national TV appearances, with 39 games scheduled.

The Lakers have made minor tweaks to their roster, including re-signing LeBron James, drafting his son Bronny and sharpshooter Dalton Knecht, and extending Max Christie.

The biggest changes have come on the coaching staff, with JJ Redick stepping in as head coach, supported by assistants Nate McMillan, Scott Brooks and Lindsey Harding, who was last season’s Coach of the Year in the NBA G League.