ESPN will begin its 2026 NBA preseason coverage Thursday, Oct. 8, with four matchups across ESPN and ESPN2 — highlighted by Kings vs. Lakers, Suns vs. Spurs, Magic vs. Cavaliers and Bulls vs. Nuggets — all presented by Wayfair. The broadcasts feature high-profile commentary teams (including Mike Breen, Doris Burke and others), streaming on the ESPN App, and reinforce ESPN platforms’ broader rights as the exclusive home of the NBA Finals on ABC and the 2027 NBA Western Conference Finals.
Summary Four preseason matchups across ESPN and ESPN2 Slate features Kings vs. Lakers, Suns vs. Spurs, Magic vs. Cavaliers and Bulls vs. Nuggets ESPN’s coverage of the 2026 NBA preseason tips off this week with four matchups presented by Wayfair across ESPN and ESPN2 from Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11. On Thursday, the Sacramento Kings visit the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Mike Breen will provide play-by-play alongside Danny Green , with Jorge Sedano reporting. Saturday features another Western Conference showdown on ESPN2 as the Phoenix Suns host the San Antonio Spurs at 10:30 p.m. Mike Monaco is on the call with Doris Burke , alongside Angel Gray . On Sunday, ESPN presents a doubleheader, beginning at 6:30 p.m. as the Orlando Magic visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mike Breen provides play-by-play with Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler , while Katie George reports. The nightcap features the Denver Nuggets hosting the Chicago Bulls at 9 p.m. on ESPN. Drew Carter calls the action with Doris Burke, while Taylor McGregor reports from courtside. All ESPN and ABC games are also available to stream via the ESPN App. ESPN platforms are also the exclusive home of the NBA Finals on ABC and the 2027 NBA Western Conference Finals. -30-
Curated by Taleb Kabbara · Source: espnpressroom.com
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ESPN2: ESPN2 is a sports television channel operated by ESPN broadcasting several 2026 NBA preseason matchups, including Kings vs. Lakers and Suns vs. Spurs.
Wayfair: Wayfair is the presenting sponsor for four 2026 NBA preseason matchups airing across ESPN and ESPN2.
Sacramento Kings: Sacramento Kings is an NBA franchise visiting the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2026 preseason game airing on ESPN2.
Los Angeles Lakers: Los Angeles Lakers is an NBA franchise hosting the Sacramento Kings for a 2026 preseason game airing on ESPN2.
Mike Breen: Mike Breen is a play-by-play announcer providing play-by-play on ESPN2's broadcast of the Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preseason game.
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