The NBA continues its tradition of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 8 games on Monday, Jan. 20.

The NBA is partnering with Realize the Dream, a movement to perform 100 million hours of service by the 100th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth. Get involved and volunteer today.

Games held by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Martin Luther King Jr. Day have been an annual tradition since 1986 when it was first observed as a federal holiday (with the exception of 1999 during the 1998–99 NBA lockout). [1]

Aug 30, 2024 · For the 38th time in NBA history, the league will host various matchups on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this season, which lands on Jan. 20, 2025. A total of seven matchups will be broadcast...

Jan 13, 2022 · This weekend, the NBA family will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by engaging in the national dialogue on race and equality and encouraging collective action...

Jan 12, 2024 · From young stars clashing on the national stage to two of the worst teams battling it out, here are three NBA matchups to watch for on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The NBA world will celebrate...

Jan 15, 2024 · The NBA is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with 11 games scheduled for today, and there will be "three teams honoring Dr. King in specific ways." The Grizzlies before today's game against the Warriors are honoring athletes and highlighting "the significant contributions to civil and human rights."

Jan 12, 2024 · The NBA began its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. this week culminating with 11 NBA games on MLK Day on Jan. 15. Leading up to MLK Day, teams have worn custom shooting shirts …

Jan 16, 2023 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day has become one of the marquee holidays of the NBA season with a full slate of games every year. The teams playing on MLK Day always pay …

Jan 18, 2021 · Ahead of their games on Monday, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, teams like the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles...