The rest of the slate features star-studded matchups. Stephen Curry and the Warriors host the Mavericks and No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg. LeBron James and Kevin Durant will square off on Christmas once again as the Lakers face the Rockets. And Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets are going up against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.

Christmas Day has always been special in the NBA. It’s the day when basketball takes over, with top game, full arenas, and star players on the biggest stage. Every game on December 25 feels special. This year’s five-game schedule brings tradition,

Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins fired back at the NFL on Christmas Day after the league scheduled three games on what has traditionally been the NBA's showcase date.

The 2026 All-Star Game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. It will take place at the Intuit Dome. The full 2026 All-Star Weekend will run from Feb. 13-Feb. 15, 2026.

The budding rivalry between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs is among the NBA matchups on Christmas this year.

Tonight’s Cal vs. Hawaii football clash has exciting betting lines with strong winds in play. Tune in as Donnie and Joe preview the intriguing matchup!

Hawaii’s opponent will be California, whom the Warriors last faced in 2016 in Sydney, Australia. Among the numerous subplots to this contest, Hawaii will look to open and close its season with a sweep of the Bay Area branch of the ACC.