Here is the full National Basketball Association schedule for Jan. 1 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NBA schedule to filter by team or division. All times Eastern and accurate as of Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 4:20 a.m.

The NBA announces its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years. More than 47 million people in the U.S. watched at least part of the five-game slate, marking a 45% increase over last year.

Per week, the games the team plays differs per week. Know the importance of more games: In head-to-head leagues with a fixed weekly roster, quantity will always prevail over quality. A starter on a team playing four games will generally produce more total points,

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Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams suspended for one game following a fight on Saturday night.

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year from January to December and crowns a winner.

NCAA president Charlie Baker said in a statement this week players with NBA contracts aren't eligible to play college basketball.

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