Postgame editions will be open-ended on ESPN while ABC will run a half-hour and then continue on the ESPN app. The program will air on 20 dates during the regular season and throughout the NBA Playoffs, including the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.

Details for fans on how and when to watch the popular program "Inside the NBA" on ESPN during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Here is everything you need to know about watching NBA games during the 2025-26 season, including the new weekly national TV and streaming schedule.

Sun. 9 - Nets, 6 p.m. (SXM 86-NYK); Tues. 11 - Grizzlies; Wed. 12 - Magic, 7 p.m. (ESPN); Fri. 14 - Heat, 7 p.m. (Prime); Mon. 17 - at Heat; Wed. 19 - at Mavericks, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN); Sat. 22 - at Magic,

In addition to his role on Inside the NBA, Kenny Smith is expanding his presence on ESPN programming. On Wednesday, the Disney-owned company announced that the former NBA point guard has reached a multiyear agreement to make regular appearances on the network.

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to American Airlines Center to face Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks in this Wednesday night NBA matchup.