ESPN NBA schedule update: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons added on February 25; Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs added on April 8

ESPN today announced an update to its 2025-26 NBA regular-season schedule with two added matchups presented by State Farm.

On Wednesday, February 25, ESPN features the league's top two teams as the Detroit Pistons and NBA All-Star starter Cade Cunningham will host the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, led by reigning league MVP and fellow All-Star starter Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies game.

In addition, on Wednesday, April 8, the Portland Trail Blazers and NBA All-Star Deni Avdija visit the San Antonio Spurs, led by All-Star starter and league blocks leader Victor Wembanyama, at 9:30 p.m.

This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Oklahoma City Thunder vs. LA Clippers game.

All ESPN games are also available to stream via the ESPN App.

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