NBA teams dominate social media for 2026-27 schedule releasesixers / XESPN staffAug 13, 2026, 04:09 PM ETMultiple Authors
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The NBA season is inching closer and closer, with the schedule for the 2026-27 season officially declared Thursday. And teams brought their A-game when it came to social media reveals of their 82 games.
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Teams around the NBA creatively declared their respective schedules. Here’s a look at each team’s schedule reveal on social media.
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta vs. Everybody 🪩
26-27 Schedule is here ‼️ Presented by @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/h3lhuoTM4e
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) August 13, 2026
Boston Celtics
The course is SET with a special guest 👀
See our 2026-2027 schedule now: https://t.co/6BS1vvGBIN pic.twitter.com/ynd3SXqnJD
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 13, 2026
Brooklyn Nets
We took @whoisegor3 and @MikelBrownJr1 to NBA Twitter School📚
2026-27 schedule presented by @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/dOHZgTAZKH
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 13, 2026
Charlotte Hornets
chess, not checkers.♟️
Presented by Judi Health pic.twitter.com/0AAYu6Hz7Q
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) August 13, 2026
Chicago Bulls
NBA Schedule Release… here we go again!@ATT | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/NvaloTNgW3
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 13, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers
Our first game in The Land.@RocketOTD | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/tZrBlIeApL
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) August 13, 2026
The Cavs schedule dropped before we got GTA 6.@SeatGeek | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/Wj21uMRwC2
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) August 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks
2026-27 schedule? Here 🙋♀️🙋♂️@Ticketmaster // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/JX8umoe62J
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) August 13, 2026
Denver Nuggets
Keep the receipt 🧾 pic.twitter.com/KOjypYQd3x
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) August 13, 2026
Detroit Pistons
𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎: Detroit Basketball is BACK!
🎟️: https://t.co/iT3ZOC4XsP pic.twitter.com/fudF8b920Y
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) August 13, 2026
Golden State Warriors
The case is closed. Opponents exposed. Revealing the Dubs’ schedule 🔎@kpnorcal || 2026-27 Schedule Release pic.twitter.com/QPNyDZjS0H
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 13, 2026
Houston Rockets
Next destination: Game Day 🚀 pic.twitter.com/6kwYxf07hS
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) August 13, 2026
Indiana Pacers
Handcrafting the 2026-27 schedule 👨🎨
Check out our full schedule at https://t.co/lNGbpjDvb2. pic.twitter.com/CIPSE1dXEU
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 13, 2026
The 2026-27 schedule has fallen into place 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/gZ1QbovSE5
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 13, 2026
LA Clippers
The Lesson starring Keaton Wagler and Curry Barker 🎬
2026-27 Schedule Release presented by @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/tMynpLgxeC
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers
pic.twitter.com/Tqsk5QNDoq
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 13, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies
We call this one: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 🖼️
Our 2026-27 schedule, drawn up in partnership with @LeBonheurChild 🧸
Check out the full schedule here 🔗 https://t.co/o2aFqmqzOC pic.twitter.com/eE5en5FEoM
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) August 13, 2026
Miami Heat
This is definitely something you’ll want to CHECK OUT (no survey required) 😉
2026-27 schedule just dropped 👉 https://t.co/0jqViUPdZh
Schedule Release // @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/59LMpZyzdL
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) August 13, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks
A work of art. pic.twitter.com/qYBCxGj88t
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) August 13, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves
welcome to all the new Wolves fans. 😉 pic.twitter.com/phizD4pEXe
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) August 13, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans
Red Panda. On another level. 🔴🐼#Pelicans | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/qc2lKlSnXr
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) August 13, 2026
New York Knicks
we are sooooo back pic.twitter.com/bOPbyymYUK
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) August 13, 2026
who let the dogs out 🐶@WKCDOGS is back at MSG for the 151st show in early 2027 pic.twitter.com/8JzLaiThPc
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) August 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder
Clear your calendars, Thunder fans 👀📝
Our 2026-27 schedule is here 🗓️ https://t.co/Sux9aLCuqv pic.twitter.com/ehwQdemmgZ
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) August 13, 2026
Orlando Magic
custom Magic action figures 👀
these figures will be available for auction this season to benefit the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation 🪄@AdventHealthCFL pic.twitter.com/JgHfTyNPJq
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) August 13, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers
our work is a work of art: a thread 🎨@ticketmaster // @ArtButSports pic.twitter.com/jxFxUxLLT9
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 13, 2026
Phoenix Suns
2026-27 Phoenix Suns Schedule Release ft. The Villain 😈
📅: https://t.co/3xzH6RpMDP pic.twitter.com/xiZwZ2WzDA
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 13, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers
it’s almost that time ⌚️
(and yes this was one take..) @DriveToyota pic.twitter.com/WnLILht7cJ— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) August 13, 2026
Sacramento Kings
pack your bags, kings are back 👑 which bag toss was the best?
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view the full schedule and find tickets at https://t.co/AurRsPegdv pic.twitter.com/Vu3wzdVpS0— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) August 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs
Saddle up San Antonio! It’s time to get to work 🤠
Introducing our 2026-27 season schedule 🗓️@HEB | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/MiJUARGwyH
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) August 13, 2026
Toronto Raptors
Our schedule just got the @ImChelseaGreen treatment 💅
2026-27 is set. 📅@WWE @catherinekelley pic.twitter.com/5JWciZPgEp— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 13, 2026
Utah Jazz
every fan base has challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone 💜
the @NBA schedule has arrived and we brought in Fandom Life Coach @bigTbailey to help fans across the league deal with their biggest fandom concerns 🤝#TakeNote | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/86t4Ylgl96
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) August 13, 2026
Washington Wizards
A few D.C. legends came through for this one 🔥
The 2026-27 schedule is here with a little help from @LethalShooter, Big G, and Virginia Ali.
🤝 Pres. by @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/CTCkdsPBLq
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 13, 2026
