NBA TV is a sports television network owned by the NBA and operated by Warner Bros. Discovery. Launched in 1999, it broadcasts NBA, NBA G League, and WNBA games, along with related content like analysis, specials, and documentaries. Headquartered in Atlanta, it holds the distinction of being the oldest subscription network in North America owned or controlled by a professional sports league.
November 2, 1999: NBA TV Launch
On November 2, 1999, NBA TV, the oldest subscription network in North America owned by a professional sports league, was launched.
February 2003: NBA TV Renamed
In February 2003, nba.com TV was renamed to NBA TV, its second and current name.
2009: NBA Classics on TBS and TNT
In 2009, repeats of NBA games under the name NBA Classics began airing on TBS and TNT.
2019: Cancellation of Players Only
In 2019, the Players Only franchise was cancelled, leading to a rebrand of Tuesday and Monday night games on NBA TV as NBA TV Center Court.
2021: NBA TV broadcasts SWAC Games
Beginning in 2021, NBA TV began broadcasting a package of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) college basketball games in February to observe Black History Month. This marked NBA TV's first broadcasts of college basketball games.
2021: NBA TV Center Court Move
In 2021, with TNT moving marquee games to Tuesdays, NBA TV Center Court moved to Monday nights for most of the season, while continuing select broadcasts on Tuesdays.
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