The NBA honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on MLK Day 2025.
The 39th edition of the NBA on MLK Day arrives Monday with eight games on the slate for 2025.
For the 23rd year, the Grizzlies will host an MLK Day matchup in Memphis, the city where Dr. King was assassinated in the former Lorraine Motel 57 years ago on the night of April 4, 1968. The team will hold several events aimed to further Dr. King’s fight for equality and justice as part of their annual celebration.
Here’s everything you need to know from TV channels to history as the NBA continues its tradition of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
How to watch NBA on MLK Day 2025
The NBA on MLK Day 2025 will tip off with the Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets on NBA TV. Later, TNT will host a doubleheader with special pregame coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET.
All remaining games are available on NBA League Pass. The full schedule is below:
NBA on MLK Day 2025
- Hornets 110, Mavs 105
- Pistons 107, Rockets 96
- Grizzlies 108, Pistons 106
- Knicks 119, Hawks 110
- Cavs 118, Suns 92
- Celtics 125, Warriors 85
- Pelicans 123, Jazz 119 (OT)
- Bull 112, Clippers 99