NBA's TV Partners Scramble to Add More Spurs Games

The Spurs' strong first-half performance has led to a flurry of national TV broadcasts.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The NBA has announced three additional national broadcasts of San Antonio Spurs games in the coming weeks, as the league's TV partners scramble to feature the surging team. The Spurs, who are second in the Western Conference standings, will have their home game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 14 aired on Amazon Prime Video, in addition to being available locally on FanDuel Sports Network. The league also previously announced national broadcasts for the Spurs' games against the Miami Heat on March 23 (NBC/Peacock) and the Portland Trail Blazers on April 8 (ESPN).

Why it matters

The Spurs' strong first-half performance, including a six-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break, has made them a hot commodity for national TV broadcasts. This increased exposure reflects the team's success and the league's desire to showcase one of the Western Conference's top contenders.

The details

The Spurs will return from the All-Star break looking to overtake the Oklahoma City Thunder for the top spot in the Western Conference. Rookie forward Carter Bryant said the team is focused on pushing for the No. 1 seed and making a deep playoff run, rather than individual accolades.

  • The Spurs' home game against the Charlotte Hornets will be played on Saturday, March 14.
  • The Spurs' game at the Miami Heat will be played on March 23.
  • The Spurs' home game against the Portland Trail Blazers will be played on April 8.

The players

Carter Bryant

A rookie forward for the San Antonio Spurs who said the team is focused on pushing for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and making a deep playoff run.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The team the Spurs are currently chasing for the top spot in the Western Conference standings.

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What they’re saying

“Everybody's preparing to be the best. All of us are going in with the mindset of trying to push for that one seed, trying to push to make it all the way to June (for the Finals). And that's the only reason you play. You don't play for stats, you don't play for MVPs. You don't play for those things. That's not the way the Spurs are built. The Spurs are built to win championships.”

— Carter Bryant, Spurs Rookie Forward (expressnews.com)

What’s next

The Spurs will return from the All-Star break to play two 'home' games in Austin next week as they continue their push for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

The Spurs' strong first-half performance has made them a must-watch team, leading the NBA's TV partners to scramble to add more national broadcasts of their games. This increased exposure reflects the team's success and the league's desire to showcase one of the Western Conference's top contenders.