Jan 21, 2025 · The NBA honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on MLK Day 2025. The 39th edition of the NBA on MLK Day arrives Monday with eight games on the slate for 2025.

Hear from the Pelicans as they discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr putting his life on the line for the future and making a difference for many, even people he never encountered.

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]

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 13, 2024 · On Monday, Jan. 15, the NBA will continue its tradition of using the game of basketball to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with various activities on and off the court to...

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 15, 2024 · Across the United States, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is being celebrated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an annual holiday celebrating his life and legacy. The...

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 homage to Dr. King, honoring one...

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...