Boston, Dallas and New York are among the teams featured in an MLK Day quadruple-header. Here's how to watch on NBC and Peacock.

NBC announcer Mike Tirico confirmed in a recent interview what many NBA fans already expected: Michael Jordan's role as a "special contributor" this

Cooper Flagg, #32, of the Dallas Mavericks is guarded by Carter Bryant, #11, of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Spurs face the Thunder at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the Trail Blazers taking on the Warriors at 11 p.m. ET in a Tuesday doubleheader.

The NBA will announce the 2026 All-Star Game starters on Monday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock prior to the Thunder-Cavs (2:30 p.m. ET) game which is part of a 9-game slate on MLK Day. The NBA is continuing the tradition of playing on MLK Day with this year marking the 40th edition of games played on the holiday.

These threads have a story to tell, starting with the origin of the historic franchise and the city that's housed them ever since.

Quadruple Header Begins with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks Visiting Jalen Johnson and Hawks at 1 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock and NBCSN

On a TV landscape ruled by live sports, NBC wants Sunday nights to become appointment viewing, with its NBA and MLB packages joining its longstanding NFL slate this year.