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Now, there are 18 NBA live televised matches and 7 TV channels will broadcast each and every one of them. The next match you will be able to enjoy is Detroit Pistons - Orlando Magic and it will be played next Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM televised by NBA League Pass, ABC.

The NBA is a professional basketball league in the United States that began playing in 1946 under the name BAA (Basketball Association of America). The league adopted its current name, NBA, in 1949. Since then, the NBA has become one of the major professional sports leagues in the world.

In its early years, the NBA's television rights were very limited and most games were not televised. However, as the popularity of the NBA has grown, the league's television rights have experienced significant growth. In recent years, the NBA has signed multi-million dollar contracts with various television networks to broadcast its games. Currently, the NBA's television rights are divided among several networks, including ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV.

It is difficult to determine who the best players in the history of the NBA are, as there are many factors to consider, such as individual performance, championships won, impact on the game, and influence on popular culture. Some of the players who are often mentioned as the best in history include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird.

Michael Jordan is often considered the best player in the history of the NBA. During his career, he won 6 NBA championships, was named NBA MVP 5 times, and was selected to the All-NBA First Team 10 times. He is also the all-time leading scorer in NBA playoffs and one of the most iconic players in the history of the sport.

LeBron James is another player who is among the best in the history of the NBA. He has won 4 NBA championships and has been selected to the All-NBA First Team 16 times. He is also the fourth all-time leading scorer in the NBA and has been named NBA MVP 4 times.

Kobe Bryant is another of the great players in the history of the NBA. He won 5 NBA championships and was selected to the All-NBA First Team 11 times. He was also named NBA MVP in 2008 and is the third all-time leading scorer in the NBA.

Magic Johnson is known as one of the best point guards in the history of the NBA. He won 5 NBA championships and was selected to the All-NBA First Team 9 times. He is also the fifth all-time assist leader in the NBA.

Larry Bird is another of the great players in the history of the NBA. He won 3 NBA championships and was selected to the All-NBA First Team 10 times. He was also named NBA MVP 3 times and is considered one of the best shooters in the history of the league.