Radio Times
type: channel
link: https://www.radiotimes.com
date: 2025-12-22T12:00:52.000Z
update period: hourly
update frequency: 1
update base: 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00
items: Live NBA Finals on TV: Which NBA matches are on in the UK this week?
items: NBA All-Star Game 2025 on TV: UK coverage and live stream
items: NBA Finals 2024 on TV: UK coverage and live stream
items: How to watch NBA on BBC TV and live stream in 2023/24
items: NBA In-Season Tournament on TV 2023: Channel, schedule and live stream
items: Best NBA players in the league
items: NBA 2K24 release date, pre-order and latest news
items: NBA Finals on TV 2023: UK start time, live coverage, game schedule
items: When will NBA return? Season return date confirmed
items: What did Michael Jordan do after The Last Dance? Did he retire?
items: Who is Dennis Rodman? What The Last Dance star did in Las Vegas and details of friendship with Kim Jong Un
items: Reason why Michael Jordan wore number 23 - and why he switched to 45
items: Disney World could host all remaining NBA games
items: How to watch and live stream NBA All-Star Game in the UK
items: NBA Primetime UK games: Watch Pelicans @ Thunder and Bulls @ Pacers – Week 2
items: NBA Primetime games on UK TV this Saturday and Sunday – Week 1
items: LA Lakers v Golden State Warriors: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
items: Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
items: Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
items: LA Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
items: Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
items: Miami Heat v Golden State Warriors: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online

Live NBA Finals on TV: Which NBA matches are on in the UK this week?
type: item
date: 2025-12-22T10:50:39.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: Your guide to watching NBA matches live in the UK on a weekly basis throughout the 2025/26 season.
encoded: The festive period is non-stop in the NBA. That's certainly good news for fans in the UK, who can tune into games at a much more palatable time on Christmas Day. However, normal service resumes to close out December and for the first week of 2026. Watch NBA games live on Amazon Prime Video Oklahoma City Thunder are the early pacesetters, with last season's MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Finals winners proving the team to beat so far. British fans can take in the games via three main broadcasters in the UK. Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports are the primary linear broadcasters, while every match will also be available via <a href="https://nba.sjv.io/c/1236178/1350451/16284?gclid=CjwKCAiA5eC9BhAuEiwA3CKwQjcAEtfijFGgJk4oBg49I6l7w5DtV7Fvso3bRuqaOTFo7hg9ks86hBoChpMQAvD_BwE&cid=nba%3Apaid%3Asem%3Asa360%3Ailp%3Alpsub%3Aint%3Aother%3At-dtcacq%3Amtlr-1351_2%3AFY25_G_EMEATier1_Primary_LeaguePass_French_All%3ALP_Subscription_Exact%3ATeam+Pass+NBA+League+Pass%3A43700078199818432%3A&ef_id=CjwKCAiA5eC9BhAuEiwA3CKwQjcAEtfijFGgJk4oBg49I6l7w5DtV7Fvso3bRuqaOTFo7hg9ks86hBoChpMQAvD_BwE%3AG%3As&s_kwcid=AL%215120%213%21%21%21%21x%21%21%2121795436305%21&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&subId1=radiotimes-2223052&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nba.com%2Fleague-pass-purchase%3Fgclid%3DCjwKCAiA5eC9BhAuEiwA3CKwQjcAEtfijFGgJk4oBg49I6l7w5DtV7Fvso3bRuqaOTFo7hg9ks86hBoChpMQAvD_BwE%26cid%3Dnba%3Apaid%3Asem%3Asa360%3Ailp%3Alpsub%3Aint%3Aother%3At-dtcacq%3Amtlr-1351_2%3AFY25_G_EMEATier1_Primary_LeaguePass_French_All%3ALP_Subscription_Exact%3ATeam%2BPass%2BNBA%2BLeague%2BPass%3A43700078199818432%3A%26ef_id%3DCjwKCAiA5eC9BhAuEiwA3CKwQjcAEtfijFGgJk4oBg49I6l7w5DtV7Fvso3bRuqaOTFo7hg9ks86hBoChpMQAvD_BwE%3AG%3As%26s_kwcid%3DAL%215120%213%21%21%21%21x%21%21%2121795436305%21%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26gad_source%3D1" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">NBA League Pass. RadioTimes.com brings you a round-up of live NBA on TV today and coming up. NBA on TV this week All UK time. Subject to change. TV schedule to be updated regularly. Gam…

Victor-Wembanyama-08b64d3.jpg
width: 6000
height: 4000

NBA All-Star Game 2025 on TV: UK coverage and live stream
type: item
date: 2025-02-14T09:35:57.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: NBA
description: Your complete guide on how to watch the NBA All-Star Game 2025 live on TV.
encoded: The NBA All-Star Game will have a very different feel in 2025 following an overhaul to the tried-and-tested format. The 24 All-Stars selected to feature in the game will be drafted into three eight-person rosters, alongside a fourth Rising Stars team made up of young, exciting prospects. Each of the four teams will be drawn against one another to play in a pair of semi-finals, with the winners to enter the final for a shot at the trophy. Watch NBA matches on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass The winners of each match will be the first team to score 40 points, rather than a traditional set time limit. LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant have been called up from the Western Conference, while Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell are among the Eastern stars. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how to watch the NBA All-Star Game 2025 in the UK. When is the NBA All-Star Game 2025? The NBA All-Star Game 2025 tips off at 1am UK time in the early hours of Monday 17th February 2025. The game goes ahead on Sunday night in local time in the US. How to watch NBA All-Star Game 2025 on TV in the UK The NBA All-Star Game 2025 will be shown on TNT Sports 1 in 2025. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports Watch NBA All-Star Game 2025 live stream online You can also watch the games on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryp…

NBA-All-Star-Game-2025-TV-3dbc198.jpg
width: 4467
height: 2978

NBA Finals 2024 on TV: UK coverage and live stream
type: item
date: 2024-06-06T11:34:02.000Z
creator: James Walters
subject: Basketball
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BT Sport
subject: discovery+
subject: NBA
description: Your complete guide on how to watch the NBA Finals live on TV.
encoded: After a gruelling regular season and three rounds of NBA play-off action, the Finals are here, as the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks go head to head for the title. The Celtics finished the regular season with the best record in the league as they clinched 64 victories from 82 games. They've taken that form into the play-offs, with Boston winning 12 and losing just two of their post-season outings leading up to the Finals. Watch NBA matches on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass Boston stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are hoping to win their first NBA championship - however, they'll have to get past the Mavericks in the last best-of-seven series. Dallas, who are led by potential next face of the league Luka Dončić and former Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, beat the LA Clippers, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves on their way to the Finals. Dončić is also eyeing his first championship, but Irving won it all in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics, who are hoping to win their record 18th NBA title, won the Eastern Conference Finals, with the Mavericks winning the Western Conference Finals to set up an iconic showdown for all the marbles. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how to watch the NBA Finals in the UK. Read more: Best NBA players in the league | Best NBA players of all time When do the NBA Finals start and end? The NBA Finals commence on Thursday 6th June 2024, with the last possible game taking place on Sunday 23rd June 2024, although all matches technically take place in the early hours of the next morning in UK time. As the Finals are a best-of-seven series, the first team to win four games will be crowned NBA champions. NBA Finals 2024 schedule All UK times and dates. * – if necessary. 7th June: Game 1 (1:30am) BBC One / TNT Sports / discovery+ 10th June: Game 2 (1am) TNT Sports / discovery+ 13th June: Game 3 (1:30am) TNT Sports / discovery+ 15th June: Game 4 (1:30am) TNT Sports / discovery+ 18th …

NBA-202324-TV-ae8956b.jpg
width: 4473
height: 2982

How to watch NBA on BBC TV and live stream in 2023/24
type: item
date: 2024-03-01T12:53:00.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: BBC Three
subject: NBA
description: Your complete guide to watching NBA live on the BBC throughout the 2023/24 season.
encoded: The NBA has arrived on free-to-air TV in the UK, with the BBC showing several matches throughout the 2023/24 season. While TNT Sports boasts the rights to broadcast more than 250 games across the NBA per season, the BBC has cut into the market with a selection of matches to be made available to all. And the teams involved are hardly small-time encounters. In March alone, the dominant force in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics, will be shown twice on the BBC. The reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, and the Golden State Warriors, who have made the Finals six times since 2015 – winning four titles – also feature. Fans across the UK, including casual viewers seeking to learn more about the sport, will be delighted to see regular servings of NBA action on their screens in the weeks to come. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details for how to watch the NBA live on the BBC. How to watch NBA on BBC Selected NBA games will be shown live on BBC platforms throughout the course of the 2023/24 season. All games will be live streamed on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, while selected match-ups will also be shown live on terrestrial channels. BBC One will show certain overnight ties, while BBC Three is also being used for more UK games in more favourable slots for British fans. Check out the slate of confirmed NBA x BBC games below. NBA games on BBC All UK time. Saturday 2nd March Boston Celtics v Dallas Mavericks (12:30am) BBC One / BBC iPlayer Sunday 3rd March Boston Celtics v Golden State Warriors (8:30pm) BBC Three / BBC iPlayer Sunday 17th March Dallas Mavericks v Denver Nuggets (8:30pm) BBC TBC / BBC iPlayer More to be added. This page will be updated once confirmed. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast…

NBA-BBC-4addbd5.jpg
width: 2841
height: 1894

NBA In-Season Tournament on TV 2023: Channel, schedule and live stream
type: item
date: 2023-12-07T12:28:39.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: Your complete guide to how to watch the NBA In-Season Tournament 2023 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.
encoded: The NBA has embarked on a fresh new direction in 2023/24, with the inaugural In-Season Tournament drawing to a frenetic close. American sports tend to reserve all the glory for one team, one ultimate champion at the end of a long, gruelling season. However, the NBA has moved to bring in a mid-season knockout cup competition that has captured attention across the US. Watch NBA In-Season Tournament on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass or discovery+ Premium via Amazon Prime Video Teams have been battling through the rounds since early November in games that also count towards their regular season records. The semi-finals have now arrived with an intriguing line-up of sides left in the hunt. The Indiana Pacers, who sit sixth in the regular season Eastern Conference, defeated the top team in the East, the Boston Celtics, in the quarter-finals of the In-Season Tournament, while the Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans join them in the final four. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about how to watch the NBA In-Season Tournament 2023. Read more: Best NBA players in the league | Best NBA players of all time When is NBA In-Season Tournament 2023? The NBA In-Season Tournament 2023 concludes with the final on Sunday 10th December 2023 in UK time, though the game will be held on Saturday 9th December in the US. The tournament started with group matches being played from Friday 3rd November. How to watch NBA In-Season Tournament 2023 on TV and live stream The NBA In-Season Tournament will be shown live on TNT Sports. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports You can watch TNT Sports with a discovery+ Premium monthly pass or on discovery+ via Amazon Prime Video without sig…

NBA-In-Season-Tournament-TV-e0bf931.jpg
width: 5616
height: 3744

Best NBA players in the league
type: item
date: 2023-11-24T12:00:56.000Z
creator: Ben Dowsett
subject: Basketball
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
subject: NBA
description: Our expert round-up of the 10 best NBA players in the league.
encoded: The NBA has rarely been in such a great place when it comes to talent. From a few all-time greats still performing at elite levels to several up-and-coming superstars, the league is stacked with quality from top to bottom. Any ranking of its top 10 players will inevitably upset at least a couple of fanbases who believe their star belongs on the list. Even with a winning name that’s as close to consensus as we’ve been in a few years, this is no easy ranking to complete. How much weight should be placed on recent performances compared to full-career accolades? This list leans toward the former, but allows plenty of room for a player’s track record to shine as well. RadioTimes.com ranks the 10 best NBA players in the league right now. Read more: Best NBA players of all time 10. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander The newest entry to the NBA’s list of true superstars is SGA, a 24-year-old Canadian guard who has taken the league by storm. He averaged over 30 points per game and finished fifth in MVP voting for the 2022-23 season, then was arguably the best overall player in this summer’s FIBA World Cup. Gilgeous-Alexander operates at a cadence all his own, a whirring blend of limbs and dribble moves that have proven impossible for defences to crack – and capped by elite shooting from all over the floor. He’ll be a mainstay on lists like these for years to come. 9. Jimmy Butler To look only at Butler’s regular season statistics, one would question his place in any league-wide top 10. But when the play-offs come around, he’s simply a force – the kind of big-game player who consistently elevates the Heat to post-season runs no one ever saw coming. He hits huge shots, defends opposing stars and seems to singlehandedly will his team to victory with shocking frequency. Even if he never wins a title, he’ll go down as one of this generation’s most clutch players. 8. LeBron James If it seems completely absurd for a near-39-year-old to rank among the NBA’s 10 best players in his 21st season, …

Best-NBA-players-dc6cacb.jpg
width: 4082
height: 2719

NBA 2K24 release date, pre-order and latest news
type: item
date: 2023-08-09T16:42:21.000Z
creator: Toby Saunders
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: NBA
description: The Black Mamba graces this year's cover.
encoded: Another year means another NBA game from 2K Sports and Visual Concepts, and good news, basketball fans: the NBA 2K24 release date has been revealed! You don’t have long to wait for the late, great Kobe Bryant-themed new entry in the now 25-year-old series. Yep, you read that right, the NBA 2K games are now 25 years old, and to celebrate this milestone the development team is using arguably basketball’s most-recognised MVP Kobe Bryant as its cover athlete. It feels like a fitting way to celebrate both legacies. Fans of b-ball are being treated even more with a free NBA League Pass to watch live matches of the real-life sport for a year and more across a 12-month subscription included in the 25th Anniversary Edition. Read on to find out everything there is to know about the NBA 2K24 release date, where to pre-order, which consoles and platforms it’s available on, and new gameplay details. Slam dunk your way to the end of the page to watch a trailer! When is the NBA 2K24 release date? The NBA 2K24 release date is 8th September 2023, the developer has confirmed. It will launch across all platforms on this date, but the 25th Anniversary Edition is available only until 10th September, so get your pre-order in now if you want to claim that 12-month NBA League Pass subscription. Can I pre-order NBA 2K24? Yes, you can pre-order NBA 2K24 on whatever platform you wish right now! Head to retailers such as GAME or Amazon to pick up a physical copy. It’s worth noting that copies of the game from Amazon come with an exclusive DLC bundle which includes the following content: 2K Virtual Currency and one promo pack. All pre-orders of the game come with the following content: 5K Virtual Currency 5K MyTeam Points 10 promo packs (one per week) 95-rated Kobe Bryant free agent card Five lots of six MyCareer skill boost types Three lots of three Gatorade boost types All pre-orders from GAME, meanwhile, come with a mini Slazenger basketball on top of the above, plus an extra 2K Virtual Curr…

NBA-2K24-release-date-bb18f29.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

NBA Finals on TV 2023: UK start time, live coverage, game schedule
type: item
date: 2023-06-01T14:02:23.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: Your complete guide on how to watch the NBA Finals live on TV including coverage details and full schedule.
encoded: The NBA Finals has arrived with two contrasting teams set to go head-to-head for glory on the big stage. The Denver Nuggets are ready to face Miami Heat across a best-of-seven showdown that no-one could have predicted prior to the play-offs. Eastern Conference champions and top seeds Milwaukee Bucks were expected to go all the way but were halted by the bottom seeds Miami Heat in a 4-1 defeat. Watch NBA Finals live on Sky Sports or BBC iPlayer The Heat maintained their hot streak to topple the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics to reach the showpiece final where they will enter with nothing to lose. The Nuggets have lost just three of their 15 play-off games this campaign, with series victories over Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers leading to this point. They are favourites to seal the deal. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how to watch the NBA Finals in the UK, including full TV schedule and coverage details. When is the NBA Finals 2023? The NBA Finals begins in the early hours of Friday 2nd June 2023 for British fans, or Thursday 1st June in the US. Matches in the NBA Finals start from approximately 1:30am UK time, though some of the encounters start earlier. Check out the full schedule and coverage details below for exact times. How to watch NBA Finals on TV The NBA Finals will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event. Sky customers can add individual channels for just £18 per month or add the complete sports package to their deal for just £25 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages Watch NBA Finals live stream Existing Sky Sports customers can live stream the NBA Finals via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices. You can watch the series with a NOW Day Membership for £11.98 or a Monthly Membership for £34.99, all without signing up to a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport. NBA Finals TV schedule All UK time/date…

NBA-Finals-TV-04e7493.jpg
width: 4469
height: 2980

When will NBA return? Season return date confirmed
type: item
date: 2020-06-05T10:30:36.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: The NBA is entering the business end of the season and it has announced a return date
encoded: Basketball has enjoyed a reputation-enhancing break during lockdown with a raft of curious new fans sure to tune in following the rampant success of hit Netflix series The Last Dance. Many sports fans who tuned in to watch Michael Jordan's rise with the Chicago Bulls – particularly in the UK – may have never sat down to watch the NBA in the modern era, if at all. The good news is that when the league thaws from its deep freeze, teams are entering the final stretch before the play-offs, and the drama is sure to be as intense as ever. We'll be covering the NBA in the build-up to its comeback with a return date confirmed for the action. Check out our guide to when the NBA will return and how to watch the drama unfold in the UK. When will NBA return? Early indications that suggested action will recommence in July have been confirmed. The NBA will return on 31st July 2020 with 22 teams returning to action. Only those with a realistic shot at the play-offs will be brought back from the deep freeze. They will play eight regular season games before heading into the play-offs. The season is expected to wrap up on 12th October. Where will NBA be played? Disney World, of course! A deal has been reached to play all remaining games at the sprawling site in Orlando. The 220-acre complex had been earmarked as a perfect hub to locate all the teams and complete the games, and now that suggestion has become a reality. Watch NBA in the UK We've compiled a full guide to watching the NBA once the action resumes. Most games will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK, with regular action set to resume in the coming weeks. Check out the link below for further details and updates once scheduling information has been confirmed. How to watch NBA in the UK

GettyImages-1210245387-4a64d3e.jpg
width: 1024
height: 683

What did Michael Jordan do after The Last Dance? Did he retire?
type: item
date: 2020-05-19T14:37:57.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The Last Dance takes us to the end of Michael Jordan's career with the Chicago Bulls, but he continued to play in the NBA for another team
encoded: Michael Jordan did not retire following the events of The Last Dance. Bombshell, right? For sports fans who took a keen interest in the Chicago Bulls star at the time, that's hardly a revelation, but new converts to Jordan may not know that while the 1997/98 season was indeed his last dance in Chi-town, his last game in the NBA came in 2003. Why Manchester United should be given the 'Last Dance' treatment Jordan retired from basketball for a second time when the Bulls were split up by general manager Jerry Krause, but was coaxed back into the game for two seasons with the Washington Wizards between 2001 and 2003. He played 60 games in his comeback year, and all 82 in his final season before a third – and definitive – retirement. He led the team in scoring, assists and steals in 2001/02 before torn cartilage in his right knee prematurely brought his season to an end. Jordan returned in 2002/03 – during which he turned 40 – and brought an inevitable wave of popularity to the Wizards. However, Jordan couldn't bring success to the team. The Wizards failed to reach the play-offs in either season as Jordan bemoaned the teammates around him. He would openly criticise members of the squad in the media, perhaps trying to replicate the fearsome aura he cultivated and used to mould players with in Chicago. Will there be a season 2 of The Last Dance? Ultimately, his spell in Washington would have been a failure in his eyes, after all, they didn't win anything. However, during his very last outing – on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers in April 2003 – the packed-out opposing crowd chanted for Jordan to come off the bench and see the game out. He did so for less than a minute, then left the court to a three-minute standing ovation from his teammates, opponents, officials, and the entire crowd. Jordan's true last dance.

GettyImages-1795963-c69eaaf.jpg
width: 620
height: 413

Who is Dennis Rodman? What The Last Dance star did in Las Vegas and details of friendship with Kim Jong Un
type: item
date: 2020-05-05T16:53:41.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: Rodman has returned to the spotlight in The Last Dance following his infamous Las Vegas vacation
encoded: Netflix's hit The Last Dance has shone a light on Michael Jordan and the legendary '90s Chicago Bulls stars in recent weeks. The docuseries has transcended sport with social media buzzing about the show, in particular, the life and antics of Dennis Rodman. One of the NBA's most divisive characters, Rodman plays a starring role in one episode as he demands a mid-season vacation to recharge, destress and prepare to go again. He chose Las Vegas. Who is Dennis Rodman? Rodman was a superb defensive player in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons – a team whose physicality and aggression generated a seismic rivalry with Jordan's Bulls. Several years later, the Bulls picked up Rodman and he slotted in to become a huge influence on the team alongside Jordan and Scottie Pippen. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2020/05/GettyImages-1172067255-c70dbdd.jpg" width="2156" height="1667" alt="Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls leans on the scorers table as he waits to come into the game against the Utah Jazz 10 June in game four of the NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Rodman hit four free throws down the stretch to lead the Bulls as they beat the Jazz 86-82 to lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)" title="BKN-JAZZ-BULLS-RODMAN-SIGN" /> He was renowned for his fierce showdowns with opponents, getting in their faces and intimidating anyone he had to in order to win. Rodman was a true cult hero, a maverick superstar whose flamboyant personality extended beyond the court. The New Jersey-born star was briefly married to American model and actress Carmen Electra and dated Madonna during the run of the show, while his garish hairstyles and outlandish style choices made him a top target for the US media to follow. Now, how about that holiday? What did Dennis Rodman do in Las Vegas? Jordan protested coach Phil Jackson's decision to let Rodma…

dennis-rodman-last-dance-57a1986-scaled.jpg
width: 2560
height: 1708

Reason why Michael Jordan wore number 23 - and why he switched to 45
type: item
date: 2020-05-05T15:18:49.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: The Last Dance has brought Michael Jordan back under the spotlight
encoded: Michael Jordan is the name back on sports fans' lips following the release – and universal success – of hit Netflix series The Last Dance. The show details the rise of Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during the early 90s, culminating in an electrifying 'last dance' season as the team approached the end of their glory days together. Not only was Jordan a success on the court, but he became a global phenomenon off it with surging Air Jordan shoe sales and his iconic Number 23 seared into NBA fans' minds – but why did he wear 23 and why did he switch numbers? Why did Michael Jordan wear number 23? Jordan took up the number 23 jersey from an early age dating back to his time at Laney High School. His older brother Larry was already on the team with the number 45, so Jordan simply halved the number to reach 23 – with the help of a little rounding up. He continued to don the 23 for the University of North Carolina where he made a name for himself and ultimately earned a shot at the NBA in 1984. He joined the Bulls and kept his shirt number for nine years, though he was forced to wear number 12 for a game after his traditional jersey went missing prior to a game. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Why did Michael Jordan switch to number 45? Jordan retired from the NBA in October 1993 following the murder of his father several months earlier. He stated that he had lost the desire to play the game and couldn't continue. He went on to play Minor League Baseball for a spell. The Bulls retired the number 23 shirt in honour of Jordan in 1994, but he pulled another shock move. "I'm back" declared Jordan as he returned for the final stretch of the 1994/95 season. He wore the number 45 during that season, his brother Larry's old number. However, following a couple of uncharacteristic errors, a famous Magic Johnson quote: "No. 45 doesn't explode like No. 23 used to" inspired Jordan …

GettyImages-52027858-4ced4c4.jpg
width: 1468
height: 983

Disney World could host all remaining NBA games
type: item
date: 2020-04-30T10:17:24.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: The 2019/20 NBA season could continue with all games being played at Disney World
encoded: The NBA is seeking a solution to end the current season, and one unorthodox method could be playing all remaining games at Disney World in Florida. League officials are eyeing up a 'bubble city' where players and staff from all 30 teams can be quarantined together to limit exposure to the coronavirus. Reports suggest the idea of hosting games at Disney World has been floated for several weeks now, with the parks situated close to Orlando Magic facilities as well as boasted numerous hotels and importantly basketball courts – and space for courts. Further plus points include the fact that Disney owns ESPN, a broadcaster of the NBA, and Disney chairman Bob Iger reportedly made a presentation to the NBA's board of governors earlier this month about a potential plan, according to Associated Press journalist Tim Reynolds. It remains unclear whether the NBA will continue its regular season or cut straight through to the play-offs with only 16 teams to make the cut as opposed to the full league returning. It would be a highly unorthodox end to an unprecedented level of sporting disruption, but more solutions like this may be required if leagues are to rush through their final games. In the UK, the Premier League has reportedly looked into hosting games in the Midlands with designated quarantine hotels for players and staff, though of course there are far more players and staff involved with association football clubs than in the NBA.

GettyImages-1195123482-f1b888e-scaled.jpg
width: 2560
height: 1707

How to watch and live stream NBA All-Star Game in the UK
type: item
date: 2020-02-16T16:11:38.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: The traditional NBA All-Star Game has arrived and RadioTimes.com rounds up everything you need to know to watch the action in the UK
encoded: LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will pit their incredible rosters of talent against each other in the NBA All-Star Game this weekend. Kemba Walker and Joel Embiid are among the starters in Giannis' Eastern Conference team, while LeBron boasts James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis among his ranks. Watch the NBA All-Star Game with a NOW TV Sky Sports day pass RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the NBA All-Star Game 2020 on TV and online. What time is the NBA All-Star Game? The NBA All-Star Game starts at 1:00am (UK time) on Monday 17th January 2020 in UK time. Where is the NBA All-Star Game in 2020? The NBA All-Star Game is being held at the United Center in Chicago, Illnois, USA – home to the Chicago Bulls. What channel is the NBA All-Star Game on? You can watch the build-up and the game itself live on Sky Sports Mix, Arena and Main Event from 11:00pm on Sunday night. Sky customers can individual channels for just £18 per month or add the complete sports package to their deal for just £23 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages How to live stream the NBA All-Star Game You can watch the match with a Sky Sports day pass for £9.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without signing up to a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. Existing Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices.

GettyImages-1195123482-e41c595-scaled.jpg
width: 2560
height: 1706

NBA Primetime UK games: Watch Pelicans @ Thunder and Bulls @ Pacers – Week 2
type: item
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: NBA Primetime games will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK this season
encoded: Primetime games will be shown live on NBA Saturdays and NBA Sundays throughout every week of the season, designed for UK fans. Sky Sports will be airing two showpiece games each weekend at times suited to UK audiences. How to watch NBA in the UK: TV channels, NBA League Pass, TV guide Fans across the nation will be desperate to soak up NBA action without losing any sleep due to the timings, and that's exactly what you can do with NBA Primetime games. RadioTimes.com rounds up the games on NBA Primetime this weekend and how to watch them. Which game is on NBA Saturday in Week 2? New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder UK time: 9:00pm, Saturday 2nd November Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City Channel: Sky Sports Arena/Mix Which game is on NBA Sunday in Week 2? Chicago Bulls @ Indiana Pacers UK time: 10:00pm, Sunday 3rd November Venue: Bankers Life Fieldhouse Channel: Sky Sports Arena How to watch NBA on TV in the UK For a full list of upcoming games you can watch, check out our NBA TV guide for UK-based fans. Sky Sports will show coverage of the NBA season across various channels including Sky Sports Main Event and online via the SkyGo app. Sky customers can add the complete sports package to their deal for just £23 per month or choose specific channels from just £18 per month so you only pay for the sports you love. Find out more about the best Sky packages NOW TV can help if you don’t have Sky. You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £9.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NBA League Pass is one of the most popular ways for UK NBA fans to soak up the action, with every game broadcast live on the online service which can be viewed on a range of devices. Details and prices for the new season are yet to be confirmed, but we'll bring you the latest news when updates emerge. Check out the latest deals for NBA League…

GettyImages-1183004466-0868250.jpg
width: 2841
height: 1911

NBA Primetime games on UK TV this Saturday and Sunday – Week 1
type: item
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: NBA Primetime games will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK this season
encoded: The new NBA season has arrived with a pair of terrific games to be shown on NBA Saturdays and NBA Sundays this weekend. Sky Sports will be airing two showpiece games each weekend at times suited to UK audiences. How to watch NBA in the UK: TV channels, NBA League Pass, TV guide Fans across the nation will be desperate to soak up NBA action without losing any sleep due to the timings, and that's exactly what you can do with NBA Primetime games. RadioTimes.com rounds up the games on NBA Primetime this weekend and how to watch them. Which game is on NBA Saturdays in Week 1? Miami Heat @ Milwaukee Bucks UK time: 10:00pm on Saturday 26th October Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee Channel: Sky Sports Action/Mix/Main Event Which game is on NBA Sundays in Week 1? Golden State Warriors @ Oklahoma City Thunder UK time: 7:30pm on Sunday 27th October Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City Channel: Sky Sports Action How to watch NBA on TV in the UK For a full list of upcoming games you can watch, check out our NBA TV guide for UK-based fans. Sky Sports will show coverage of the NBA season across various channels including Sky Sports Main Event and online via the SkyGo app. Sky customers can add the complete sports package to their deal for just £23 per month or choose specific channels from just £18 per month so you only pay for the sports you love. Find out more about the best Sky packages NOW TV can help if you don’t have Sky. You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £9.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. SPECIAL OFFER: Grab a Sky Sports Month Pass for just £20 (usually £33.99) / Save over 40% NBA League Pass is one of the most popular ways for UK NBA fans to soak up the action, with every game broadcast live on the online service which can be viewed on a range of devices. Details and prices for the new season are yet to be confirme…

GettyImages-1179503920-28513a8.jpg
width: 1658
height: 1103

LA Lakers v Golden State Warriors: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
type: item
date: 2019-04-05T02:02:04.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: LA Lakers take on Golden State Warriors without key man Lebron James tonight
encoded: The LA Lakers face a huge task when they face the Golden State Warriors without Lebron James tonight. The four-time NBA MVP suffered a groin injury against the Warriors on Christmas Day and missed 17 games of the regular season. James was shut down for the season following a victory over the Charlotte Hornets at the end of March. He will be preserved until next season after the Lakers were officially ruled out of play-off contention. Sport on TV in 2019 calendar: How to watch the biggest events this year It’s a very different story for Steph Curry and the Warriors who sit at the top of the Western Conference. The Oakland-based team have clinched the Pacific Division and can secure the Western Conference title with three wins from their last five games. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the LA Lakers v Golden State Warriors game on TV and online. What time is the LA Lakers v Golden State Warriors game? LA Lakers v Golden State Warriors will tip off at 3:30am (UK time) on Friday 5th April 2019. How to watch and live stream LA Lakers v Golden State Warriors You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event channels. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the game via the SkyGo app. Find out more about the best Sky packages If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the match through NOW TV. You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £8.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. Grab a Sky Sports Day Pass for just £8.99 Who will win? RadioTimes.com says... The Lakers are finished for the season – they’re playing for pride without LeBron. The Warriors will be determined to steamroll their way to the No 1 seed spot and should complete an easy clean sweep over the Lakers this season. Prediction: Golden State Warriors win Some of our articles contain contextual affiliate links. You can suppor…

GettyImages-1130408692-c88e2a3.jpg
width: 1129
height: 752

Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
type: item
date: 2019-03-09T00:26:05.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: Houston Rockets are in stellar form ahead of a tough match-up with the Philadelphia 76ers
encoded: Houston Rockets are the form team in the NBA right now with the longest active winning streak across both conferences. They have won six consecutive showdowns and clawed their way into fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Rockets limited the Toronto Raptors to less than triple digit points during their 107-95 win during midweek. Now they must prepare for a big test against the fourth-placed team in the Western Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers. Sport on TV in 2019 calendar: How to watch the biggest sporting events LIVE The Sixers lost out to the Chicago Bulls by a point earlier in the week. Now they have an opportunity to draw level with the Indiana Pacers tonight ahead of the pair meeting on Sunday. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers game on TV and online. What time is the Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers game? Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers will tip off at 1:00am (UK time) in the early hours of Saturday 9th March 2019. Where is the Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers game? The game will be played at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston, Texas. The arena can hold around 18,000 fans and will be packed out as the Rockets gun for a seventh successive win. How to watch and live stream Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event channels. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the match via the SkyGo app. Find out more about the best Sky packages If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the match through NOW TV. You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £8.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. Grab a Sky Sports Day Pass for just £8.99 Who will win? RadioTimes.com says... The last time the teams met, the Sixers ran riot in a 121-93 rout. However, it’s tough to see the Rockets letting th…

GettyImages-498969890-c1cb094.jpg
width: 2010
height: 1338

Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
type: item
date: 2019-03-08T00:15:06.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: Milwaukee Bucks are wobbling – can the Indiana Pacers make up ground on the NBA Eastern Conference leaders?
encoded: The Milwaukee Bucks will be desperate to rediscover their form against the Indiana Pacers in their big showdown tonight. The Bucks lead the NBA Eastern Conference but have suffered two consecutive defeats. Their last game ended in a stunning loss to the Phoenix Suns, who sit bottom of the Western Conference. The Pacers have enjoyed a terrific season despite losing star man Victor Oladipo to a long-term injury. Sport on TV in 2019 calendar: How to watch every major sporting event LIVE Nate McMillan’s men are third in the Eastern Conference, four victories behind the Toronto Raptors, six behind the Bucks. The season is entering the final stages and every win is crucial to determine the playoff seedings. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks game on TV and online. What time is the Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers game? Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers will tip off at 1:00am (UK time) in the early hours of Friday 8th March 2019. Where is the Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers game? The game will be played at Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It will be a full house in the 17,500-capacity arena to support the top-ranked team in the entire NBA this season. How to watch and live stream Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event channels. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the match via the SkyGo app. Find out more about the best Sky packages If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the game through NOW TV. You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £8.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. Grab a Sky Sports Day Pass for just £8.99 Who will win? RadioTimes.com says... The Bucks have not had a good week to say the least but there’s a reason they stand unopposed at the summit of the NBA standings. Defe…

GettyImages-1133943635-bb1652b.jpg
width: 1737
height: 1157

LA Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
type: item
date: 2019-03-01T20:45:39.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: LeBron James and the LA Lakers face the daunting task of holding back the Milwaukee Bucks this evening
encoded: LA Lakers host Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles tonight with the latter side hoping to build on their explosive form. The Bucks won 10 out of 11 games in February to establish their place at the top of the NBA Eastern Conference. Giannis Antetokounmpo – who captained a team during the All-Star weekend – has been inspirational for the Bucks and has made a strong case for the league’s MVP award. Sport on TV 2019 calendar: How to watch the Premier League, Rugby World Cup and more Listen to the RadioTimes.com Podcast now: subscribe on iTunes / subscribe on Google Podcasts However, the 24-year-old’s All-Star team lost the showpiece game to a side captained by Lakers’ main man LeBron James. The Lakers will hope James can inspire another team to victory over Antetokounmpo but they face a huge task. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the LA Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks game on TV and online. What time is the LA Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks game? LA Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks will tip off at 3:30am (UK time) in the early hours of Saturday 2nd March 2019. Where is the LA Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks game? The game will be played at Staples Center with up to 21,000 fans able to pack into the arena for the big game. How to watch and live stream LA Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Arena. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the game via the SkyGo app. Find out more about the best Sky packages to watch your NBA team all season If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the game through NOW TV. You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £8.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. See the latest deals on NOW TV Passes to keep up with the latest NBA action Who will win? RadioTimes.com says... The Lakers have lost four of their last six while the Bucks are in no mood to end their six-game winni…

GettyImages-1130402769-da5460a.jpg
width: 1641
height: 1094

Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
type: item
date: 2019-02-28T23:14:35.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: Oklahoma City Thunder host the Philadelphia 76ers in a cross-conference NBA clash at the Chesapeake Energy Arena
encoded: Oklahoma City Thunder have failed to impress in recent games ahead of facing the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Billy Donovan has seen his team lose three of their last four games with the other clash turning into a narrow 148-147 overtime victory over Utah Jazz. The Thunder face a big task when they host the Philadelphia 76ers though the visitors are still without key man Joel Embiid. Sport on TV 2019 calendar: How to watch the Premier League, Rugby World Cup and more Listen to the RadioTimes.com Podcast now: subscribe on iTunes / subscribe on Google Podcasts The 24-year-old star suffered from a knee problem over the All-Star break and is yet to return to action. Embiid was involved in a heated exchange with Thunder star Russell Westbrook the last time the teams met just over a month ago. The Thunder triumphed 117-115 in Philadelphia and will be hoping for a similar result on their own turf. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers game on TV and online. What time is the Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers game? Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers will tip off at 1am (UK time) on Friday 1st March 2019. Where is the Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers game? The game will be played at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Downtown Oklahoma City. Over 18,000 fans can pack into the arena with many expected to attend the latest big showdown in the Thunder’s season. How to watch and live stream Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Arena. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the game via the SkyGo app. Find out more about the best Sky packages If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the game through NOW TV. You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £8.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. See the…

GettyImages-619129044-05f2ca1.jpg
width: 1563
height: 1041

Miami Heat v Golden State Warriors: How to watch NBA on TV and live stream online
type: item
date: 2019-02-28T19:57:59.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Basketball
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NBA
description: Miami Heat face the daunting task of keeping Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors at bay tonight
encoded: The Golden State Warriors are aiming to open up a gap at the top of the NBA Western Conference when they face Miami Heat tonight. The reigning champions lead the conference once again with 22 games to go, though they have failed to dominate as expected in 2018/19 so far. Steph Curry and his team-mates have recorded just one more win than second-placed Denver Nuggets who will be keen to exploit any slip-ups at this crucial stage of the season. Sport on TV 2019 calendar: How to watch the Premier League, Rugby World Cup and more Listen to the RadioTimes.com Podcast now: subscribe on iTunes / subscribe on Google Podcasts Miami Heat have been less-than-inspiring during this campaign as they sit 10th in the Eastern Conference. They have lost three games in a row and face a major test when the Warriors roll into town this evening. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Miami Heat v Golden State Warriors game on TV and online. What time is the Miami Heat v Golden State Warriors game? Miami Heat v Golden State Warriors will tip off at 12:30am (UK time) on Thursday 28th February 2019. Where is the Miami Heat v Golden State Warriors game? The game will be played at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami. It holds up to 19,600 fans who will all be desperate for their team to cause an upset tonight. How to watch and live stream Miami Heat v Golden State Warriors You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Arena. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the game via the SkyGo app. Find out more about the best Sky packages If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the game through NOW TV. You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £8.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. See the latest deals on NOW TV Passes Who will win? RadioTimes.com says... The Warriors haven’t entirely convinced in recent weeks but they…

GettyImages-1132175473-1289ec6.jpg
width: 2422
height: 1614