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NBA Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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What we know about Monday’s games:
We have a quadruple-header tipping off with Bucks-Hawks (1 ET) on Peacock.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters will be revealed on NBC and Peacock at 2 ET ahead of the Thunder-Cavs game.
Jalen Williams, Lauri Markkanen and Kawhi Leonard are out. Jalen Brunson, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Draymond Green are questionable. Payton Pritchard is available.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 1:25 ET
Bucks and Hawks dueling early
16-15 Milwaukee with 4:00 to go in the first quarter. Nice alternate uniform matchup — the Bucks’ “Cream City” look versus the Hawks’ “Peachtree” joints.
Lock in on Peacock and settle in for some holiday basketball.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 1:00 ET
Honor Dr. King’s legacy and get involved
Partnering with the Realize the Dream foundation, NBA Cares is committed to helping achieve 100 million hours of service by 2029 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 100th birthday. Get involved today!
Learn more about Dr. King’s legacy
Understanding the history of MLK Jr. Day
Equal Justice Initiative reflections on Dr. King
National Museum of African-American history & culture
National Civil Rights Museum
MLK and NBA educational experience
5 things to know about Dr. King
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 12:45 ET
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
We have a day’s worth of NBA action for you, highlighted by a quadruple-header on NBC and Peacock. Spend a joyous holiday and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the National Basketball Association.
“His life and legacy still represents today,” said Jaylen Brown. “It means everything.”
Here’s the complete slate:
Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks, 1 ET (Peacock)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 2:30 ET (NBC, Peacock)
LA Clippers vs. Washington Wizards, 3 ET
Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks, 5 ET (NBC, Peacock)
Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs, 5 ET
Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7 ET
Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 ET
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons, 8 ET (NBC, Peacock)
Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors, 10 ET