Here is the full National Basketball Association schedule for Dec. 17 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NBA schedule to filter by team or division. All times Eastern and accurate as of Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at 4:20 a.m.

The NBA regular season resumes following the in-season tournament Wednesday, and the DraftKings promo code will turn in a $200 bonus for these games, college football bowl matchups, and NFL Week 16. With marquee matchups like the Cavaliers vs Bulls on tonight's slate,

The NBA Cup has now been narrowed down to two teams, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs set to meet in the championship game on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic in the semifinals to reach the title game, while the Spurs ended the Oklahoma City Thunder's 16-game win streak to advance.

“Chef Curry” recalled a conversation he had with his dad, Dell, a 16-year NBA veteran known for his sweet shooting, and came to a realization of the kind of impact he has had on the game.

At this point, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made actual game breakdowns a bit mundane. Either they blow out teams or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turns into a scoring machine in high-pressure moments. The reigning NBA champions are on track for one of the greatest seasons ever — once again.

There is no shortage of options for the NBA if it wants to tap into the college basketball's most hallowed venues.

Tennessee sits at 7-3 so far this season, coming off of losses to Kansas, Syracuse and Illinois. Rick Barnes is also dealing with a season-ending injury to Cade Phillips, one that will sideline him for the rest of the season.