{"id":605339,"date":"2026-02-15T23:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T23:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/605339\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T23:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T23:31:15","slug":"nba-flexes-three-spurs-games-to-national-tv-amid-all-star-break-highlighting-san-antonios-ascension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/605339\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA flexes three Spurs games to national TV amid All-Star break, highlighting San Antonio\u2019s ascension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, celebrates after a basket by Spurs guard David Jones Garcia, left, in overtime during a preseason NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate) (Darren Abate,  Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The 38-win <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Spurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Spurs\/\">San Antonio Spurs<\/a> have become must-see TV this season, prompting the NBA to flex additional games for the Silver and Black into national broadcast timeslots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">League officials announced three more Spurs games will be broadcast nationally as the All-Star break continues in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">San Antonio\u2019s home contest against the Charlotte Hornets on March 14 was picked up by Prime Video, moving tipoff to 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Spurs\u2019 March 23 game at Miami moved to NBC\/Peacock with a 6 p.m. tipoff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Additionally, San Antonio\u2019s April 8 home game against the Portland Trail Blazers has been elevated to ESPN, pushing tipoff back to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Local telecasts remain available via FanDuel Sports Network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Spurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Spurs\/\">Spurs<\/a> news on KSAT:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorMary Rominger headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/MRWVITNBGVPOP375NBPMRWPS\/\" title=\"View Mary Rominger&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Rominger<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Mary Rominger is KSAT 12 Sports&#8217; first full-time female sports anchor and reporter.<\/p>\n<p>She came to San Antonio from Mankato, Minn., where she worked as a weekend sports anchor at KEYC News Now. She has a journalism degree from Iowa State University and grew up in Southern California.<\/p>\n<p>Mary enjoys golfing, sports and finding new spots around town.\n <\/p>\n<p>FIVE YEARS AGO: A look back at the historic February 2021 winter storm in San Antonio<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:45<\/p>\n<p>FIVE YEARS AGO: A look back at the historic February 2021 winter storm in San AntonioVALENTINE\u2019S DAY: Damp &amp; drizzly morning with a few strong afternoon storms possible<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>VALENTINE\u2019S DAY: Damp &amp; drizzly morning with a few strong afternoon storms possibleSpurs Jackals fan group fuels father-son bond, appreciation for team<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:32<\/p>\n<p>Spurs Jackals fan group fuels father-son bond, appreciation for teamSan Antonio surgeon shares his heart attack survival story, encourages others to prioritize health<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:38<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio surgeon shares his heart attack survival story, encourages others to prioritize healthO\u2019Connor High School students offer budget-friendly Valentine\u2019s Day solutions<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>O\u2019Connor High School students offer budget-friendly Valentine\u2019s Day solutionsDeveloper pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species lives<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:58<\/p>\n<p>Developer pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species lives4 in 5 Texas Education Freedom Account applicants plan on attending private school<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>4 in 5 Texas Education Freedom Account applicants plan on attending private schoolMarbach Road safety upgrades planned months after student killed in crash<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:36<\/p>\n<p>Marbach Road safety upgrades planned months after student killed in crashGet a loook at the 2026 Rodeo fairground food!\ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>Get a loook at the 2026 Rodeo fairground food!\ud83d\ude0bHill Country floods survivor hails \u2018amazing\u2019 assistance from relief groups<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:33<\/p>\n<p>Hill Country floods survivor hails \u2018amazing\u2019 assistance from relief groupsVALENTINE&#8217;S FORECAST: Storms are likely around San Antonio<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:50<\/p>\n<p>VALENTINE&#8217;S FORECAST: Storms are likely around San AntonioDowntown exhibit traces San Antonio\u2019s art scene across five decades<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Downtown exhibit traces San Antonio\u2019s art scene across five decadesSCAM ALERT: Watch out for romance scams ahead of Valentine\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:28<\/p>\n<p>SCAM ALERT: Watch out for romance scams ahead of Valentine\u2019s DaySan Antonio Stock Show &amp; Rodeo kicks off Thursday <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:34<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Stock Show &amp; Rodeo kicks off Thursday El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly reverses 10-day flight restrictions<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly reverses 10-day flight restrictionsSan Antonio City Council to discuss options to fight East Side ICE facility<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio City Council to discuss options to fight East Side ICE facilityVIA partners with San Antonio leaders to offer free, reduced bus fares <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:55<\/p>\n<p>VIA partners with San Antonio leaders to offer free, reduced bus fares Woman sentenced to 40 years for malnourished children put in makeshift cages;mother defends daughter<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:26<\/p>\n<p>Woman sentenced to 40 years for malnourished children put in makeshift cages;mother defends daughterDemocratic candidates Nirenberg, Sakai face off in Bexar County judge debate<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Democratic candidates Nirenberg, Sakai face off in Bexar County judge debateValentine\u2019s Day flower prices bloom as tariffs impact San Antonio florists<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day flower prices bloom as tariffs impact San Antonio floristsNonprofit buys homes to keep them affordable on West Side<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:30<\/p>\n<p>Nonprofit buys homes to keep them affordable on West SideSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones could face a censure vote. Does it matter?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones could face a censure vote. 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