This weekend, the NBA celebrated one of its most important traditions honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today, nine NBA games will be played including a compelling lineup of four nationally televised games on TNT and NBA TV tipping off at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Additionally, all teams playing throughout the weekend wore custom Nike Martin Luther King Jr. Day On-Court Warm-Up T-Shirts designed in collaboration with the MLK Foundation, Martin Luther King III and the NBPA. All 30 NBA teams commemorated the important holiday and iconic leader in-arena, on broadcast, social media and through additional storytelling, and will continue to do so throughout the day.
NBA on MLK Day National TV Schedule:
• Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets – 1 p.m. ET on NBA TV
• Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks – 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 6:00 p.m. ET on TNT
• Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 10:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
NBA HBCU Fellowship Program Application Opens Today
The application window for the 2023 NBA HBCU Fellowship Program opens today. Last year, the NBA launched this paid Fellowship to provide career development opportunities in the business of basketball for undergraduate and graduate students from HBCUs. The NBA and its teams hosted an inaugural cohort of 60 fellows representing 24 different HBCUs for a ten-week period during summer 2022. Interested students can apply here. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20.
Custom Nike Warm-Ups:
NBA teams playing on MLK day will wear custom Nike Martin Luther King Jr. Day On-Court Warm-Up T-Shirts. Teams not playing on the holiday were encouraged to wear their warm-up t-shirts at the closest home game to MLK Day.
