76ers Lose Multiple Primetime Broadcast Spots in Future

With the 2023-2024 NBA season reaching its final stretch following the All-Star break, it’s clear which teams are playing for something significant.

Knowing some games might be more interesting to the public than others, the NBA has made some broadcast changes to future games, with several tweaks directly affecting the Philadelphia 76ers.

vs. Grizzlies

The first change comes on Wednesday, March 6. The Sixers’ home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies was initially expected to be broadcast on ESPN. Instead, the network will replace that game with the Los Angeles Clippers’ road game against the Houston Rockets.

While the Grizzlies were among the Western Conference’s most intriguing young teams over the last couple of seasons, they have struggled to remain in the playoff picture this year. Returning from the break, the Grizzlies are just 20-36 on the year, which places them 13th in the West.

The Rockets might not be much better, but the league figures that another return to H-Town for James Harden might be a more interesting matchup than two out-of-conference opponents with key stars out battling on a Wednesday night.

vs. Knicks

On Sunday, March 10, the Sixers find themselves elevated to primetime with a changed tip-off. Replacing the Cleveland Cavaliers versus Brooklyn Nets on ESPN, the Sixers will tip-off against the New York Knicks at 7:00 PM ET. That game will be the third battle between the Atlantic Division rivals following Thursday’s matchup.

vs. Heat

On Thursday, April 4, the Sixers were initially set to have their matchup against the Miami Heat broadcasted on TNT. However, the league will replace that matchup with a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks.

As for ESPN Radio, the Sixers-Heat matchup won’t be covered on there as well. Instead, the Denver Nuggets’ matchup on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers will get the nod.